Description
A rich and creamy cheesy pasta recipe that delivers a satisfying experience for pasta lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 100g cheddar cheese, grated
- 50g parmesan cheese, grated
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cheddar and parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like mozzarella or gouda.
- For a spicier kick, include red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesy pasta recipes, creamy pasta, pasta with cheese