Spaghetti with Cheese
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of our Spaghetti with Cheese recipe, a quick and comforting classic that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Featuring tender al dente spaghetti tossed in a luscious homemade cheese sauce made from sharp cheddar and nutty Parmesan, this dish is a creamy dream come true. A touch of garlic powder adds depth, while fresh parsley brightens each bite. Best of all, it comes together in just 30 minutes using simple pantry staples like butter, milk, and flour for the ultimate creamy roux. Whether you're cooking for yourself or a group, this easy pasta recipe is guaranteed to satisfy any cheese lover’s cravings. Serve it piping hot and watch it disappear from plates in seconds! Keywords: spaghetti with cheese, creamy pasta, easy comfort food, quick dinner recipe, homemade cheese sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 50 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 500 milliliters whole milk
- 150 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the spaghetti is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour to form a roux, and cook for about 1 minute until it turns lightly golden.
Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps, and cook until the sauce thickens and starts to simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Season the cheese sauce with the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Add the drained spaghetti to the cheese sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach your desired consistency.
Transfer the cheesey spaghetti to serving plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy your creamy spaghetti with cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 996 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 277 mg | 6% | |
*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.
