Description
A comforting dish of cheesy penne pasta, perfect for hectic days when you need a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- 1 cup cream (or milk)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the penne in salted water until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, saving a splash of pasta water.
- In the pot, mix the drained pasta with cheese and cream until combined and cheesy.
Notes
For variations, try a baked version with breadcrumbs, add spicy marinara for a kick, or toss in some veggies for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg