Cheesy Orange Pasta - Archived Chef
A vibrant and creamy pasta dish featuring the tangy flavor of orange cheddar cheese, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup orange cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional) chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in cream cheese and milk until smooth.
- Add cheeses, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until melted.
- Mix cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.