Makeover Ranch Ham N Cheese Pasta Recipes

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA WITH RANCH

Steps:

• Place a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium high heat. Add the butter. Once melted, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the ham, parsley, garlic salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, dried dill, and onion powder to the pot. Stir and cook for a few minutes.
• Add the pasta and the water to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then place the lid on the pot and cook for 8 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is al dente, another 5-7 minutes more.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Then stir in the Monterey Jack cheese and the parmesan.
• Serve hot.

GARLIC RANCH PASTA (WW)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• A few minutes before the pasta finishes cooking, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet.
• Crush the garlic into the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Make sure the garlic and butter are mixed together so the garlic does not burn.
• Add the ranch dressing, sour cream and salt and pepper.
• Over a low-medium heat, warm the sauce gently, stirring occasionally.
• When the pasta is cooked, mix it with the sauce and serve hot.
• Top with parmesan cheese if you have the points to spare!

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook and drain pasta per package directions.
• Melt butter over low heat and saute garlic in it for 30 seconds.
• Whisk in flour and salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
• Gradually stir in milk and heat to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Stir in mustard and Colby cheese and cook, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted.
• Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce.
• Pour into ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.