Description
A delicious creamy pasta dish with a spicy kick from pepper jack cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add pepper jack and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute any pasta of your choice.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pepper jack pasta