This Easy Cheesy Pasta is as simple as it sounds! With one pot and a few ingredients you have a quick and easy side dish ready to go. This was always a favorite of mine growing up and was made many times as a quick meal during my college years. It works with just about every pasta and cheese combination; so don’t be afraid to be creative.
Easy Cheesy Pasta
Easy Cheesy Pasta
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 3 oz cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package directions. Drain and place the pasta back into the original pot.
- Add grated cheese, butter, and seasonings to the pasta and stir until everything is combined. The heat from the freshly boiled pasta and pot will easily melt the butter and cheese.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or a quick meal.
Step by Step
I prefer to buy block cheese and grate it myself!
Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package directions.
Drain and place the pasta back into the original pot.
Add grated cheese, butter, and seasonings to the pasta and stir until everything is combined. The heat from the freshly boiled pasta and pot will easily melt the butter and cheese.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a quick meal.
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