Description
Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta is a delightful dish that marries comfort and spice, with silky pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy weeknights or casual gatherings, delivering a burst of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Customize it with your choice of vegetables or proteins to suit your taste. Serve hot with crusty bread for a complete meal that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add salt, then cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 to 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a pan over medium heat, melt butter or heat olive oil. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until golden brown (3-5 minutes).
- Create Sauce Base: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently for about 2 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Gradually stir in shredded pepper jack cheese until melted and creamy (3-4 minutes).
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated; season with salt and red pepper flakes as desired.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy hot with crusty bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg