What’s For Dinner? (#180) | SIX Ingredients or Less Pasta Meals | Budget Friendly Meal Ideas!

This week I tried four new pasta dinners! Howard’s favorite was the Fettucine with Broccoli. Mine was the Ranch Pasta with Chicken. I hope you discover a new favorite too!

Taco Pasta
2 cups of dry spiral pasta, cooked and drained (Do not rinse)
1 pound of lean ground beef
1 cup of chopped onion
1 package of taco seasoning
1 cup of cheddar cheese (I grate my own cheese because the pre-shredded does not melt as well)
Cook beef and onion in a large skillet and drain off fat if necessary. Add in taco seasoning and 2/3 cup of water. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Add pasta and cheese and stir until combined.
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Ranch Pasta with Chicken
4 cups of dried egg noodles, cooked and drained (Do not rinse)
1 1oz package of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
1 stick (1/2 cup) of unsalted butter
1/3 cup of parmesan cheese
2 cups of cooked, cubed chicken
Melt butter in a large sauce pan and then add dressing mix. Add cooked noodles and chicken to the pan and stir until well combined and heated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mix well.
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Fettucine with Broccoli
10 oz of fettucine, cooked and drained (Do not rinse)
3-4 cups of fresh broccoli florets
3 tablespoons of butter
2 cups of whipping cream
1 cup of grated parmesan cheese
Season to taste
Cook broccoli in butter until crisp tender. Season to taste. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Add pasta to the pot and warm until heated. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly.
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French Onion Chicken Noodle Casserole

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My name is Andrea and I’m married to the love of my life. I’m a food lover and full-time stay at home mama to the sweetest little 1-year-old boy. Every day is an adventure in life AND food!

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