Pour bottled classic ranch dressing and these 3 ingredients over elbow macaroni into a baking dish for a weeknight winner everyone devours

This Oven-Baked Amish Ranch Macaroni offers a creamy, tangy twist on classic mac and cheese with virtually zero prep effort. Uncooked pasta bakes right in a savory blend of ranch dressing and milk under a foil cover, absorbing rich flavors as it cooks into a bubbly, cheese-covered casserole.

Oven-Baked 4-Ingredient Amish Ranch Macaroni

Ingredients:

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Layer pasta: Spread the uncooked elbow macaroni in an even layer across the bottom of the dish.

3. Whisk sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and whole milk until smooth.

4. Combine and top: Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the dry pasta, stirring gently to make sure every piece is moistened. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese evenly over top.

5. Bake covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the pasta is mostly tender and the liquid is bubbling.

6. Melt remaining cheese: Carefully remove the foil, sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and the pasta is fully cooked.

7. Rest and serve: Allow the casserole to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving warm.