Description
Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the rich creaminess of heavy cream and pepper jack cheese with al dente pasta, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at a dinner party. With its vibrant flavors and customizable ingredients, it promises to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, then stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and gradually add the grated cheese until melted.
- Season: Mix in chili powder and black pepper; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs or additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 100mg