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Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

Name: Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Spaghetti 12 oz; Olive oil 1 tbsp; Garlic 3 cloves; Heavy cream 3/4 cup; Chicken broth 3/4 cup; Italian cheese blend 3/4 cup; Kosher Salt; Black pepper; Chives 2 tbsp

a creamy take on an Italian classic

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Ingredients

	12 oz Spaghetti
	1 tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
	3 cloves Garlic minced
	3/4 cup Heavy cream
	3/4 cup Chicken broth low-sodium
	3/4 cup Italian cheese blend shredded
	Kosher Salt
	Black pepper
	2 tbsp Chives freshly chopped chives, for garnish

Nutritional information

438

Calories

20.1g

Fat

116mg

Cholesterol

206mg

Sodium

48.5g

Carbohydrate

15.8g

Protein

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Ingredients

12 oz Spaghetti
1 tbsp Olive oil
extra-virgin
3 cloves Garlic
minced
3/4 cup Heavy cream
3/4 cup Chicken broth
low-sodium
3/4 cup Italian cheese blend
shredded
Kosher Salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp Chives
freshly chopped chives, for garnish

Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

This Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti is my take on the Italian classic “Cacio e Pepe” which is a very simple pasta dish which is made using only black pepper, cheese and pasta. I take the recipe a bit further by including heavy cream and some garlic, but this is still a very simple pasta recipe. I occasionally add extra ingredients like strips of smoked salmon or crispy fried bacon, but to be honest, it tastes great just as it is.

While some spaghetti is cooking, I prepare the sauce by frying some garlic and adding cream and broth. Then I add the cooked pasta, cheese and season well. To serve, I place the pasta in bowls and sprinkle with chives.

To make my Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how do you make Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti?

Steps to make Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

1	Prepare the pasta	10
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. When the spaghetti is al dente drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
2	Heat the oil	1
While the pasta is cooking, pour the oil into a large pan or skillet and heat over medium heat.
3	Fry garlic and add cream	2
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minutes until it is fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, broth, and ½ cup of the reserved pasta water.
4	Stir in the spaghetti	3
Add the spaghetti to the sauce and stir well. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
5	Stir in cheese	5
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in parmesan cheese. Mix well and add some more of the pasta water until sauce reaches the consistency you like. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6	Serve	1
Serve in large bowls. Sprinkle some chopped chives on top to garnish.

This Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti takes classic cacio e pepe to a new level of creaminess! If you try this recipe, please leave a comment below and make sure you tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts!

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!