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Kickin' Ranch Pasta With Meatballs #RSC

Kickin' Ranch Pasta With Meatballs #RSC Recipe

Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry I love this recipe because it is family friendly, plus kids love pasta and meatballs. I also love Italian food and using Ranch in my recipe kicked it up a notch. I created this recipe for my family to enjoy. *Tip, powdered Parmesan works best for this recipe because it melts better in the sauce.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Calories 1155.6 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, grated, divided
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ounce Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix, divided
  • 1 ounce hidden valley ranch fiesta dip mix, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated fresh fettuccine
  • 6 tablespoons margarine
  • 3 cups whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chives, chopped small

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the ground pork, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, greek yogurt, egg, half of the Hidden Valley Original Ranch dressing/seasoning mix, half of the Hidden Valley Ranch Fiesta dip mix, pepper and salt with hands.
  • Roll into approximately thirty 1 1/2 inch diameter meatballs.
  • Place on 11x16 greased baking sheet and place into preheated oven at 350 degrees for approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • While meatballs are cooking, cook and drain noodles according to package;
  • In a large skillet heat margarine, whipping cream, the remaining Hidden Valley Original Ranch dressing/seasoning mix, the remaining Fiesta Ranch Dip Mix, and pepper on medium heat until slightly thickened. ( Approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Do not boil. )
  • Add remaining Parmesan cheese and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Place cooked meatballs in skillet and coat with sauce.
  • Place fettuccine in serving bowl. Pour sauce and meatballs over fettuccine. Sprinkle chives over dish.

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Nutrition

Serving: 261gCalories: 1155.6kcalCarbohydrates: 56.4gProtein: 41.4gFat: 85.3gSaturated Fat: 42.8gCholesterol: 343.9mgSodium: 968.9mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.9g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Easy, European, Inexpensive, Kid-Friendly, Meat, Meatballs, One-Dish Meal, Pork, Weeknight
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