Description
Ultra-creamy, cheesy pasta loaded with Tuscan flavors—sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and crispy bites in every scoop.
Ingredients
- Short pasta (cavatappi or macaroni)
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Heavy cream
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Butter
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Spinach
- Bacon bits or pancetta (optional)
- Salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until just al dente; drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in cream and broth; simmer gently.
- Whisk in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, seasoning, spinach, and bacon if using.
- Fold in cooked pasta and transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit bacon or pancetta.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Adjust cheese types based on preference for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg