Cheese Pasta
Cheese Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that marries perfectly cooked pasta with a rich cheese sauce. This comforting meal is quick to prepare and adaptable, allowing you to incorporate seasonal vegetables or your favorite cheeses. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe will captivate your family and friends while evoking warm memories of home-cooked meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (or plant-based cream)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen spinach)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheesy Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter or olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, stirring continuously until it bubbles.
- Add the Cheese: Lower the heat and gradually add shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Incorporate Spinach: Add spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted.
- Combine Pasta with Sauce: Toss drained pasta into the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate generous servings and top with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg