Creamy Broccoli Ranch Pasta

This is delish and tastes quite a bit different than most white sauces so Carrie might even like it. :)




Creamy Broccoli Ranch Pasta

4-6 slices bacon
1 ½ cups broccoli
2 Tbsp flour
1 envelope dry ranch salad dressing mix
1 ¼ cups milk
3 cups egg noodles
1 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tomato, diced

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp. Crumble bacon and set aside, reserving 1 Tbsp drippings. Cook broccoli (fresh or frozen) in bacon drippings until tender In measuring glass, measure out milk and slowly add flour and ranch mix to milk. Use whisk to beat mixture until smooth. Pour milk mixture over broccoli and cook on medium heat until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir one minute more. Stir in bacon. Serve sauce over noodles and top with fresh tomato and Parmesan cheese.