One-Pan Pepper Cheese Pasta Recipe

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One-Pan Pepper Cheese Pastais a super easy one-pan recipe that requires no knives, no cutting boards, and only ingredients you already have on hand. The unique combination of cheddar cheese, milk, and minced garlic will have you falling in love with this dish, which is a far cry from rosé pasta. Let's start with the one-pan pepper cheese pasta.

Recipe information

Prep time5 minutes

Cooking time15 minutes

Total time spent: About 20 minutes

Key materials: pasta noodles, cheddar cheese, garlic, tomato sauce, black pepper

Difficulty level The The ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Ingredients (per serving)

500 ml of water 👉. See products
2 T minced garlic 👉 👉 2 T See products
100 to 150 g pasta noodles 👉 See products
0.5 t salt 👉 👉 . See products
200 ml of milk 👉. See products
3 slices of cheddar cheese 👉 See products
3 T tomato sauce 👉 See products
Pepper generously 👉 See products

* All ingredients were measured using measuring spoons (1T=15cc, 1t=5cc).

Tools to use

Frying pan
Measuring Spoons 👉 See products

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How to create

Boiling water: In a skillet, add 500 ml of water and 0.5 t of salt Mediumto boil.

Boil noodles: Cook 100-150 grams of pasta noodles in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Stir halfway through to prevent sticking.

Adding milk: When the noodles are cooked, add 200 ml of milk.

Cheddar cheese and minced garlic in boiling milk.

Cheese + Sauce: When the milk starts to boil, add 3 slices of cheddar cheese, 2 T minced garlic, and 3 T tomato sauce, stirring well.

Adding a generous amount of pepper to the pan

The consistency of the pasta has thickened.

Concentrate: Once it reaches the desired consistency, remove from heat, sprinkle with pepper and mix well.
💡Turn off the heat when it's thinner than you think it should be so it cools down and becomes just right.

Finished one-pan pepper cheese pasta recipe, served with bread.

Accompaniments: It goes better with baguette or bread.

Caveats & tips

Unregulated: Cook over medium heat from start to finish.
Noodle doneness: Cook 1 minute less than the package directions and it will be just right when added to the sauce.
Cheese flavorTry adding different cheeses besides cheddar: mozzarella, gouda, parmigiano reggiano, etc.
Adjusting concentration: If the sauce is thin, simmer for another minute or two; if it's thick, add a little more milk.
Utilizing Garlic: Mince 6 garlic cloves right away for more flavor.

Finalize

One-Pan Pepper Cheese Pasta Recipeis easy to make in one pan, perfect for home cooks and busy professionals. The creamy flavor of cheddar cheese and the tangy kick of black pepper combine to make a hearty meal. It's an easy way to end a tiring workday with a special dinner.