Description
This creamy cheddar pasta is a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 ounces elbow or small shell pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (feel free to double this!)
- ½ cup milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Add the broth to a large pot set over high heat. Bring just to a boil, then reduce to medium-high.
- Stir in the pasta and salt, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the pasta is just soft. (The liquid will not be totally absorbed and that is okay—it will be by the end of the process!)
- Turn the heat off and stir the milk, cheese, butter, and cream cheese into the pasta mixture. Cover and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Taste and season with onion powder if using and additional salt as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made even creamier by doubling the cheese.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg