Vegetables and pasta in a rich ranch dressing. Everybody enjoys this simple dish. Use any type of pasta and vegetables you have on hand; very adaptable.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 8 mins |
| Total Time: | 18 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry pasta
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 3 carrots, chopped
- ½ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- ¾ cup ranch-style salad dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. During last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli and carrots to water. When pasta is al dente and broccoli and carrots are crisp-tender, drain water.
- Mix in mushrooms, green pepper, salad dressing, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 405 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Cholesterol | 14 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Sodium | 419 mg |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
I used 16 oz of pasta and a full cup of dressing, and threw my mushrooms and peppers in the water to soften a little bit too, and served this hot as a quick vegetarian main meal. Big fan.
Simple and a family favorite! I added a little bit more (bacon) ranch, a can of sliced olives, and sprinkled with mozzarella cheese! Mmmm!
What a fabulous side dish or main dish. Tried it as a side with veggies I had in fridge. I used tri-colored rotini and baby bella mushrooms then followed suggestions from another reader’s reviews. The dish turned out so fantastic, our guests wanted the recipe. The only suggestion I have is that as a side, the recipe can serve 8-10 people.
i added chicken
This was good and very easy to prepare, but nothing special. I served it as a side, rather than the main dish. The only alterations I made were using a yellow pepper instead of green and adding about a half of a chopped sweet onion. Next time I will cut back on the pasta, as there seemed to be a little too much. It was a bit dry, but I think it will be fine with less pasta.
Easy to add store bought rotisserie chicken for a main course; also easy to add a bag of frozen ‘microwave’ veggies just about when the pasta is ready for a really 5 min. main course.
I’m lactose intolerant so I used honey-mustard dressing and added a little chopped onion. I omitted the cheese and it was good.
Realized I was out of potatoes and wanted something starchy in a pinch. WOW! The simplicity and flavor was just what I was looking for. Very fitting for me as I’m always trying to get rid of veggies in a pinch. YUM…thank you! My boyfriend said this side was the “star of the meal”… Go figure 🙂
I made this for a friends cookout and was very pleased. I also added some roasted red peppers and will probably skip the green pepper next time, just out of personal taste. A very easy recipe and versatile since you can switch out the veggies for anything you like.
simple, inexpensive, easy, and tasty. I put all of our veggies in the pot since I don’t care for crunch. Felt this brought out the mushroom flavor more. Also used more parmesan.
This recipe can be easily modified to suit your taste and what you have on hand. I used rotini pasta with broccoli, asparagus, onion and grape tomatoes (and 2 cloves of garlic). I also didn’t have enough ranch salad dressing left so I mixed it with prepared Alfredo sauce (Classico). I shredded cheddar cheese and served it on the side (didn’t mix it with the pasta dish). I was really delicious and easy (and quick) to prepare!
5 stars because it is really good considering how easy it is!! Exactly what I need for a busy weeknight.
This is pretty tasty when served right after making. I tried it the next day, cold, and it wasn’t nearly as appetizing. It seemed to lose a lot of the flavor while sitting overnight. Thanks 🙂
Quick, easy & inspiring. Based on personal tastes, I omitted carrots & added some sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh basil (and as leftovers, some cooked chicken breast made from the “pretty chicken marinade” recipe). Used low fat ranch dressing and whole grain angel hair pasta for rave reviews with a fella that doesn’t much care for pasta.
Very good side. I used a packaged of frozen broccoli stir fry veges and made with homeade ranch.
No green pepper and used a lot more broccoli and carrots; also added chicken to make it a one dish meal. This was pretty darn tasty, very easy and my daughter gobbled it all up, including most of the mushrooms which she doesn’t like! Although I love onions, next time I think I’ll add peas instead of onions. Thanks for sharing! Oh and I cooked the carrots and broccoli as the recipe stated and it came out perfect!!
I have my family over once a month for a meal. I made this as I had run out of time for the original plan. It turned out great. I used Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing…unbelievable. My sister did not believe how easy it was..she thought I was holding out on her 🙂 Will difinately make again
I usually don’t like pasta salad, but I love this one and so did my family. The only change I made was that I left out the carrots and mushrooms. DELISH!!
Omitted mushrooms, otherwise, followed recipe as directed and served hot. 5 stars for easy preparation, 4 for taste (not exactly gourmet, but still quite yummy.)
Very good. My son and our grandchildren loved it.
Great dinner!