Description
A comforting, creamy pasta dish that brings joy to family gatherings with its rich, cheesy flavor and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pasta and broth and bring this mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheese, and frozen peas if you’re using them.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Consider garnishing with fresh herbs for added flavor. This dish is perfect for leftovers and can be frozen for future meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pasta, cheesy pasta, one pan meal, quick dinner, comfort food