Kickin' Ranch Pasta With Meatballs #RSC

Submitted by Becky Lo

"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."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

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

directions

1. 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.
2. Roll into approximately thirty 1 1/2 inch diameter meatballs.
3. 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.
4. While meatballs are cooking, cook and drain noodles according to package;
5. 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. )
6. Add remaining Parmesan cheese and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
7. Place cooked meatballs in skillet and coat with sauce.
8. Place fettuccine in serving bowl. Pour sauce and meatballs over fettuccine. Sprinkle chives over dish.

Reviews

[delizabeth777]

I tried this flavorful recipe! This recipe was very easy to follow, the ingredients were easy to find and fairly inexpensive. The sauce was very creamy and flavorful, love the ranch flavors going on. The meatballs were moist and yummy!! Such an easy one dish meal you could easily add broccolli or some peppers to this dish or serve with a garden salad!! Love it!

 

[853152]

We had to try this recipe, it had two different kinds of ranch, including our absolute favorite, Fiesta ranch! I've made Alfredo style past before,but the flavor in this was AMAZING! Yummy, rich and my whole family loved it. My 6 year old commented on how much he liked the ranch in it too. I can see how you could add veggies like broccoli or bell peppers to it and make it your own too. Definitely a keeper in our house!

 

[laurie h.]

This is very, very good!! We all loved it!!

 

[june2013]

I tried this dish at a dinner party and it was absolutely delicious I loved the extra creamy alfredo sauce and the two different kinds of ranch made it very flavorful. The meatballs were so tender they seemed to melt in my mouth. Definitely a very tasty recipe that I will try again.<br/><br/>Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/kickin-ranch-pasta-with-meatballs-rsc-494768/review?oc=linkback

 

[Jamezzz]

I tried this recipe and the meatballs were unbelievably tender and unique tasting. A very delicious and different dance this flavor did in my mouth!<br/>The fresh pasta was a plus in relation to normal, everyday pasta.<br/>A recipe that will be remembered and relished by all who prepare it!