Pasta with cheese sauce
Try making a delicious dish Pasta with Cheese Sauce (Pâtes au fromage) - a simple but tasty dish that will delight your taste buds. Tender pasta, dressed with creamy cheese and spices, will be an excellent choice for a light lunch or dinner.
Recipe for Pasta with Cheese Sauce (Pâtes au fromage)
Pasta with Cheese Sauce is a simple but incredibly delicious dish from Italian cuisine. Tender pasta, juicy cream cheese, and aromatic spices create the perfect combination in this dish.
Ingredients:
- 300 g pasta (of your choice)
- 200 g cream cheese
- 200 ml milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg
Cooking Steps:
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Cooking the pasta:
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a bit of salt.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, until it is al-dente (with a slight resistance when chewed).
- Drain the pasta in a colander to remove excess water and set aside.
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Preparing the cheese sauce:
- In a small to medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat, but do not boil.
- Add the cream cheese to the milk and stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add a pinch of nutmeg for aroma.
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Assembling the dish:
- Transfer the drained pasta back to the pot.
- Pour the prepared cheese sauce over the pasta and mix well, ensuring each strand is coated with sauce.
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Serving:
- Serve the pasta with cheese sauce hot. Sprinkle with additional cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Tips and recommendations:
- For this dish, it is best to use pasta with short shapes, such as penne or farfalle, which hold the sauce well.
- For a richer taste, you can add some grated Parmesan or another hard cheese to the sauce.
- This sauce is also great for use in other dishes such as gratins or lasagna.
Try this simple and delicious recipe for pasta with cheese sauce, and you will surely love its delicate taste and aroma.
