Description
Creamy pepper jack pasta is a flavorful dish that combines spicy pepper jack cheese with pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the heavy cream and stir until heated through.
- Reduce heat and mix in the pepper jack cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of pepper jack cheese for desired spice level.
- Pair with grilled chicken or vegetables for added protein.
- 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: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pepper jack pasta, pasta recipe, cheese pasta