Description
A delightful and comforting creamy pasta dish perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (choose your favorite variety)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cups of vegetables (spinach, broccoli, or peas)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked chicken or sausage for an extra protein boost
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the vegetables until tender.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and let it simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened. Incorporate the shredded cheese until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the warm comfort.
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal ingredients and proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg