Description
A creamy and spicy pasta dish featuring pepper jack cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add pepper jack cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- This dish is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pepper jack pasta recipe