Beefy Bacon Avocado Ranch Pasta Skillet Recipes

BEEFY BACON AVOCADO RANCH PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; place in small bowl. Add beef and green onion whites to bacon drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Stir in chili powder, milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
• Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Drizzle with ranch dressing. Sprinkle with bacon, green onion greens, avocado, tortilla chips and cilantro.

SKILLET RANCH BEEF AND MACARONI

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.

BACON AVOCADO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble into small pieces.
• Mix basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.
• Combine bacon pieces and avocado in a large bowl. Stir in basil mixture. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle Romano cheese on top.

PASTA SALAD WITH BACON AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• While pasta is cooking, place chopped avocado in a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently to coat.
• Rinse pasta under cool water and drain; transfer to a large bowl. Add chopped bacon, salad dressing, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, black olives, and tomatoes; stir to combine. Gently stir in avocados. Place in the refrigerator to chill, 8 hours to overnight.

RANCH AND AVOCADO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the Ranch dressing mix with the milk and mayonnaise and leave in the fridge to thicken. If you have time, prepare the Ranch dressing a few hours beforehand to allow the flavours to blend.
• Cook the pasta.
• Mix the pasta with the Ranch dressing, avocado, cherry tomatoes and meats.
• Enjoy!