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4.75 from 16 votes

Easy Cheese Pasta

Cheese pasta is made with your favorite noodle and a creamy cheese sauce made with cheddar, paremsan, and gouda cheese.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Total 22 minutes
Fat 28
Carbs 45
Protein 17
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. dry cavatappi pasta or any pasta of choice
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded gouda cheese
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta to the water and cook the noodles until al dente and then strain noodles. Set aside.
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  • Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the heavy cream and heat for about 1 minute and then mix the cheeses into the warmed cream and mix until the cheese has melted.
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  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the cooked noodles and mix to combine. Serve immediately.
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Tips & Notes

You need 1 cup of cheese for this dish. It can truly be any combination of cheese that you like. It is also a great way to use up small amounts of cheese you might have. Or a great way to play around with combinations of cheeses.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g