Description
This Creamy Cheese Pasta recipe delivers a luscious and comforting dish perfect for cheese lovers. Made with a blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses combined with rich heavy cream and garlic, it’s a simple yet indulgent comfort food ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect as a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal on any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce base: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy to release its flavor.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Simmer cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Melt cheeses: Gradually add shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan to the cream, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Season sauce: Taste the cheese sauce and season with salt and pepper accordingly to enhance the flavors.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss the cooked pasta in the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve the creamy cheese pasta hot, immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add cooked vegetables like broccoli or peas for added nutrition and texture.
- Use freshly grated cheeses for a smoother sauce.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or extra Parmesan for presentation.
