Description
Creamy one-pan white cheddar mozzarella pasta delight delivers pure comfort in mere minutes. Cheese lovers will savor this simple, indulgent meal that combines silky sauce and perfectly cooked pasta for a quick weeknight dinner solution.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Pasta and Liquid:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pasta (penne, rotini, or similar)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare an oven-safe skillet and warm it to 375F (190C), ensuring even heat distribution for optimal cooking.
- Gently melt butter over medium heat, then introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for approximately 60 seconds.
- Incorporate uncooked pasta, milk, white cheddar, and mozzarella into the skillet, creating a creamy mixture that begins to simmer and intermingle.
- Enhance the flavor profile by seasoning with salt and pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Carefully slide the skillet into the preheated oven, allowing the pasta to transform for 20-25 minutes. Midway through the cooking process, gently stir to promote uniform texture and prevent potential sticking.
- Once the pasta reaches a tender consistency and the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling landscape, extract the skillet from the oven with caution.
- Serve immediately while the dish maintains its optimal temperature and luxurious, molten cheese appeal.
Notes
- Choose a heavy-bottomed, oven-safe skillet to prevent burning and ensure even heat distribution.
- Use freshly grated cheese for maximum melting and flavor, avoiding pre-shredded varieties with anti-caking agents.
- Opt for whole milk to create a creamier, richer sauce that coats the pasta beautifully.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular pasta with gluten-free pasta and double-check cheese ingredients for gluten content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 484 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg