My cousin improvised this during the barbecue and everyone abandoned the grill to help themselves to seconds.
There’s something profoundly comforting about a baked pasta dish that requires minimal effort and feels like it’s been lovingly simmered. This buffalo ranch ziti, whipped up in a flash, is the kind of side dish that becomes the main course at a barbecue, with the characteristic tangy flavor of buffalo sauce softened by the richness of ranch and a generous layer of melted cheese. It evokes the spirit of a Midwestern casserole, with an extra festive touch, and it’s the perfect dish when you need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser without having to raid your cupboards.
Serve these ziti with grilled chicken, hamburgers, sausages, or a platter of crunchy celery and carrot sticks for a Buffalo wings-style side dish. A simple green salad, buttered corn, or sliced tomatoes on the side will balance the richness of the dish. And if you’re hosting a large gathering, a basket of garlic bread will allow you to soak up all the creamy sauce.
Ziti Buffalo Ranch Express 4-Ingredient Oven Baked
Servings: 6 to 8Buffalo Ranch Ziti in a glass baking dish
Ingredients
1 pound of ziti pasta,
2 cups of Buffalo sauce,
1 cup of ranch dressing,
3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
