I hope you’re enjoying some beautiful spring weather, longer and warmer days, awakened nature. These are the moments when I can use some free time away from cakes and baking, but also moments when we need something quick to eat for lunch or dinner.
This creamy pasta is a stove top version of classic baked mac and cheese, equally great! It’s my ultimate comfort food and a dish I like to prepare when I’m in hurry and can’t afford to spend long time cooking. That’s when I need something fast, home made and delicious.
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- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This creamy stove top mac and cheese is a quick and comforting dish, perfect for when you’re short on time but crave homemade goodness.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 7 oz (200 g) grated Emmentaler cheese
- 1.4 oz (40 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 g) yogurt
- 3 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve some of the cooking liquid before draining the pasta.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat. Add the crushed garlic cloves, sour cream, yogurt, butter, grated Emmentaler, and Parmesan cheese.
- Stir the mixture continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking liquid until the desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can substitute Emmentaler with Gruyere cheese. If you prefer a bit of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of milk to loosen the sauce if necessary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60
How did you manage to make even Mac ‘n Cheese look gorgeous?! And I love that it’s so easy! :-)