Description
Bold Creamy Buffalo Ranch Meatball Pasta is your go-to dish for a satisfying meal that combines the fiery kick of buffalo sauce with the cool creaminess of ranch dressing. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers with friends. The tender meatballs, pasta, and rich sauce meld together for an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone craving more. Whether served as a cozy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish, this pasta creation is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb meatballs (frozen or homemade)
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the meatballs according to package instructions or until fully cooked if homemade. Set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic powder and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, followed by buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta is cooked (about 10–12 minutes).
- Stir in the cooked meatballs along with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg