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Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta

A creamy, spicy pasta made with melted pepper jack cheese, garlic, butter, and tender noodles for the perfect comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Sauce
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta and reserve pasta water.
  2. Sauté garlic in butter.
  3. Add flour to make a roux.
  4. Whisk in heavy cream and chicken broth.
  5. Melt in pepper jack cheese.
  6. Season with smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  7. Toss pasta in sauce and garnish with parsley.

Notes

For extra spice, use habanero jack cheese or add hot sauce.