Hidden Valley Ranch Pasta Primavera
Description
This Hidden Valley Ranch Pasta Primavera is a comforting, easy-to-make dinner that brings bold herb flavors to your table in under 30 minutes. The dish features tender rotelle pasta tossed with a creamy ranch dressing and a medley of thawed frozen vegetables. The crunch of the peas, carrots, and corn contrasts perfectly with the soft pasta and savory, tangy sauce. It is an excellent choice for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. While the original recipe uses ranch mix, you can easily adapt it by adding grilled chicken for extra protein or switching to a lighter dressing for a lower-calorie option. Serve hot for a satisfying, home-style meal that everyone will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotelle pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Drain the pasta well and return it to the hot pot.
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Add the olive oil and the packet of ranch salad dressing mix to the hot pasta. Toss thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated and the dressing mix begins to dissolve.
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Stir in the thawed vegetable medley. Toss gently to combine and heat the vegetables through.
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Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 351.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.4g29%
- Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 59.3mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 39.8g14%
- Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
- Sugars 2.9g
- Protein 7.7g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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