10-Minute Comfort Food Pasta: Creamy, Cheesy, and Ready Before the Kettle Boils
When hunger strikes and you need warm, soothing, soul-hugging pasta—fast—this 10-Minute Comfort Food Pasta delivers. Think creamy garlic sauce, melty cheese, and tender noodles, all made in one pot with pantry staples. No heavy cream, no fancy ingredients—just honest, satisfying flavor in under 10 minutes.
Perfect for weeknights, solo dinners, or “I can’t even” moments.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🥣 One pot, 6 ingredients
⏱️ Ready in 10 minutes flat
💸 Costs under $2 per serving
🧀 Creamy without heavy cream—uses pasta water + cheese
🌿 Endlessly adaptable (add greens, chicken, or herbs)
Ingredients You’ll Need
6 oz (170g) short pasta (elbow, penne, or shells)
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup reserved pasta water
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: Handful of spinach, cherry tomatoes, or cooked chicken
💡 Pro Tips:
Use real Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano)—pre-grated won’t melt smoothly.
Reserve pasta water before draining—it’s starchy and essential for creaminess.
Don’t rinse pasta—starch helps the sauce cling.
Step-by-Step Instructions (One Pot, Maximum Comfort)
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