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BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad

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BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad  BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad will whip up in a snap! This easy recipe is full of zesty flavor and will soon become a favorite especially on those busy evenings. I love the combination of flavors from the creamy ranch to the crunch of the corn chips. The textures and flavors combine for a wonderful combination. We enjoy this salad cold, however you could also serve it warm. It’s up to you! It’s a wonderful pot-luck dish too. Who doesn’t love a BBQ Pot-luck with a little something different than the norm? Any way you serve the BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad is perfect. Try this recipe, and let us know what you think! When I’m serving this BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad for dinner, I will mix up the sauce and get that set aside. Then quickly cook my pasta. I like this salad cold, so the earlier I can get my pasta done and cooling the better. Thank goodness for a cold water rinse when it’s all done to help speed up that cooling process. Lifesaver for sure. While the pasta is cooking, I c...

ONE PAN LEMON GARLIC PASTA

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ONE PAN LEMON GARLIC PASTA Getting a meal on the table in 20 minutes can be a challenge, but with this easy one Pan Lemon Garlic Pasta, it doesn’t have to be. Pasta, lemon and garlic all cook together in one pan – making clean-up a snap! ONE PAN LEMON GARLIC PASTA INGREDIENTS 1 pound (16 oz. box) Linguine, uncooked 1/4 cup butter, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic or 4 cloves, finely chopped Juice and zest from 1 lemon Salt & Pepper 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese 4 cups water INSTRUCTIONS Heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and cook garlic for 30 seconds to a minute, just until fragrant (careful, as it burns quickly). Add water, linguine, remaining butter, lemon juice and zest and salt and pepper to the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce to medium. Continue to cook pasta until nearly all water is evaporated, stirring often to keep pasta from sticking, about 8-9 minutes. (If pasta needs...