Description
Bold Creamy Buffalo Ranch Meatball Pasta is an irresistible dish that combines the flavors of buffalo sauce and ranch dressing with tender meatballs and pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing over medium heat.
- Add the cooked meatballs and pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat everything in the sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover the skillet until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more buffalo sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be made with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Buffalo, Ranch, Meatball, Pasta, Creamy