Description
A quick, one‑pan BBQ Ranch Meatball Cheddar Pasta Skillet blends smoky turkey bacon, seasoned beef chorizo, and creamy cheddar with grape juice and ranch seasoning for a comforting family dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor, cheesy richness, and minimal cleanup, making it a top choice for easy pasta meals, skillet dinners, and crowd‑pleasing comfort food lovers across the United States.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chorizo
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups pasta (penne, elbows, or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and beef chorizo; cook until browned.
- Step 2: Add pasta, chicken broth, and grape juice; stir to combine.
- Step 3: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 10‑12 minutes.
- Step 4: Stir in ranch seasoning and shredded cheddar cheese; mix until cheese melts and sauce becomes creamy.
- Step 5: Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add red pepper flakes with the ranch seasoning. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One‑pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: BBQ Ranch Meatball Cheddar Pasta Skillet, easy pasta dinner, BBQ meatball recipe, ranch flavored pasta, one pan meals, quick family dinner, cheddar pasta recipe, turkey bacon pasta, beef chorizo meals, grape juice sauce, skillet pasta