Cheesy fusilli pasta is a delightful dish that brings together the comforting flavours of creamy cheese and al dente pasta in a simple yet satisfying meal. Perfect for a cosy dinner at home, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
To start, gather your ingredients: fusilli pasta, cheese (such as cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend), butter, milk, flour, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings or vegetables you desire, like garlic or spinach.
Begin by cooking the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the cheese sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in flour to create a roux, cooking for about a minute until it turns a light golden brown. Gradually add milk to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, then reduce the heat to low.
Next, gradually add the shredded cheese to the sauce, stirring until it is melted and smooth. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste. If you like your pasta extra creamy, you can also add a splash of heavy cream at this stage.
Once the cheese sauce is ready, drain the cooked fusilli pasta and return it to the pot. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta, stirring gently to coat each piece evenly. If you’re incorporating any additional ingredients like sautéed vegetables or cooked ham or sausage, add them now and stir to combine.
Serve the cheesy fusilli pasta hot, garnished with freshly grated cheese and chopped herbs if desired. This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or garlic bread on the side. Enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness of this homemade favourite!
Cheesy Fusilli
Cheesy fusilli pasta makes for a perfect midweek dish, offering a quick and delicious solution for busy evenings with its creamy texture and flavourful cheese sauce. A perfect dish for one person and whole families.
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Servings: 4 People
Calories: 519kcal
Ingredients
- 340 g fusilli pasta
- 225 g cheese shredded/cheddar, mozzarella
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 475 ml milk
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- double cream optional
- garlic powder, onion powder etc optional
- spinach, chicken, mushroom, sausage optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it is al dente.340 g fusilli pasta
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour to create a roux. Cook for about a minute until the roux turns a light golden brown.3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.475 ml milk
- Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, then reduce the heat to low.
- Gradually add the shredded cheese to the sauce, stirring until it is melted and smooth.225 g cheese
- If desired, add the optional heavy cream for extra creaminess.double cream
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste.salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder etc
- Once the cheese sauce is ready, pour it over the cooked fusilli pasta in the pot.
- Stir gently to coat each piece of pasta evenly with the sauce.
- If using, add any optional sautéed vegetables or cooked protein to the pasta and stir to combine.spinach, chicken, mushroom, sausage
- Serve the cheesy fusilli pasta hot, garnished with freshly grated cheese and chopped herbs if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 549mg | Iron: 1mg