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Parmesan Ranch Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Put traditional pasta into parmesan overdrive with this delightfully al dente dish. Creamy, dreamy, and full of parmesan goodness, this recipe is a one-way ticket to pasta paradise.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Hidden Valley

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta noodles (cavatappi, fusilli and gemelli work well for this) pasta noodles (cavatappi, fusilli and gemelli work well for this)
  • 3 pints cherry tomatoes cherry tomatoes
  • 1 yellow onion, cut into large dice yellow onion, cut into large dice
  • 4 cloves garlic garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil olive oil
  • 2 tsp. Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
  • ground black pepper, to taste ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup Hidden Valley® Parmesan Ranch Hidden Valley® Parmesan Ranch
  • ½ cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish grated parmesan, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Toss the tomatoes, chopped onions and garlic cloves with the olive oil, ranch seasoning mix and pepper. Spread out onto a sheet pan. Roast for about 20 minutes, shaking occasionally, until the tomatoes are blistered and the onions are softened.
  • While the tomatoes are roasting, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving ¾ cup of the pasta water. Set both aside.
  • When tomatoes are done, transfer to a blender, reserving about ¾ of the tomatoes, and puree until smooth. Add the Parmesan Ranch dressing, parmesan cheese, and enough pasta water to thin to desired consistency.
  • Toss the sauce with the pasta and remaining roasted tomatoes. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese. Serve warm.