Description
Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the rich creaminess of heavy cream and cheese with a zesty kick from pepper jack cheese. This comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, leaving everyone at the table asking for seconds. With its luscious sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the pepper jack and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg