Kraft Quick N Easy Pasta
Satisfy your comfort food cravings in just 25 minutes with this irresistibly creamy Kraft Quick N Easy Pasta recipe! This effortless dish combines tender pasta with a velvety cheese sauce made from Kraft Shredded Cheddar and Parmesan, creating an explosion of cheesy goodness in every bite. Crafted with a classic roux base for richness, the sauce is perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, a hint of black pepper, and optional paprika garnish for a touch of warmth and color. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers homemade flavor with minimal effort, serving up a hearty, family-friendly meal in no time. Perfectly simple yet decadently indulgent, Kraft Quick N Easy Pasta will quickly become your go-to for quick pasta recipes or cheesy comfort food ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta (penne, rotini, or macaroni)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1.5 cups Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 0.25 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, creating a roux.
Gradually pour in the milk, continuing to whisk, and let the mixture cook for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, adjusting to taste.
Add the drained pasta back into the pot with the cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of paprika if desired. Enjoy your Kraft Quick N Easy Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.7 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 306 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 2798 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 81.4 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 2059 mg | 158% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1030 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
