Spaghetti in creamy cheese sauce

4 servings

60 minutes

Spaghetti in creamy cheese sauce is the essence of Italian culinary simplicity and sophistication. The origins of such a dish trace back to the northern regions of Italy, where cream and cheese are the basis of many recipes. This sauce surprises with its velvety texture and rich milky flavor with subtle hints of spicy pepper. The melted cheese gives the dish stretchiness and tenderness, while starch helps achieve the perfect thickness. Spaghetti covered in this aromatic sauce becomes an ideal treat for a cozy evening. They can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with fresh herbs and a glass of white wine. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks, while its exquisite taste is a favorite choice among gourmets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 333.7
• Proteins: 11.6g
• Fats: 10.1g
• Carbohydrates: 48.1g

Ingredients

• Spaghetti: 250 g
• Potato starch: 1 tsp
• Cheese: 60 g
• Salt: to taste
• Cream 10%: 200 ml
• Ground black pepper: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Boil the spaghetti in salted water, slightly undercooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 250 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Drain the water, leaving 3/4 cup (180 ml) of liquid for sauce preparation (I recommend leaving the water in the pot to prevent the spaghetti from sticking or adding a little butter).

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 250 g

3. Take a medium pot, add 120 ml (half a cup) of half-fat cream and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 10%: 200 ml
   • Salt:  to taste

4. In a small bowl, carefully mix 1 teaspoon of potato starch with the remaining cream and add this mixture to the sauce (do not pour all the starch at once, but gradually add it to avoid lumps).

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato starch: 1 teaspoon
   • Cream 10%: 200 ml

5. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Then pour in the prepared water and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 250 g

6. Add a little ground black pepper to taste and continue to cook the sauce, stirring constantly, for one minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  pinch

7. Remove the pot from the heat, grate the cheese on a fine grater, and add it to the hot sauce. Stir until the cheese melts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 60 g

8. Place the spaghetti on a plate and pour sauce over it, then sprinkle some cheese on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 250 g
   • Cheese: 60 g