Creamy Cheese Sauce with Nutmeg for Pasta

2 servings

15 minutes

Creamy cheese sauce with nutmeg is a sophisticated addition to pasta, inspired by Italian culinary traditions. Its delicate, velvety texture and rich creamy cheese flavor create a sense of comfort, while nutmeg adds a spicy depth. The secret to its perfection lies in melting soft cheese in milk over low heat for the ideal consistency. Its ease of preparation makes it a great option for a quick dinner, and the variability of ingredients allows for flavor adaptation – adding bacon, herbs, or butter. Drizzled over hot spaghetti, this sauce transforms an ordinary dish into a little gastronomic celebration. It pairs perfectly with white wine and fresh bread, creating the atmosphere of a cozy Italian evening.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 181.3
• Proteins: 5.4g
• Fats: 15.1g
• Carbohydrates: 5.8g

Ingredients

• Milk: 150 ml
• Soft cheese: 100 g
• Salt: 0.3 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.3 tsp
• Paprika: 0.3 tsp
• Nutmeg: 0.3 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Pour the milk into a small saucepan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 150 ml

2. Grate the cheese on a fine grater and add it to cold milk, place the pot on low heat and heat the mixture until the cheese dissolves, stirring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soft cheese: 100 g

3. When the cheese melts, remove the pot from the heat, continue stirring the sauce, let it cool a bit, add the spices, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Paprika: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Nutmeg: 0.3 teaspoon

4. You can add a piece of butter, fried bacon, dried herbs, or fresh greens to such a cheese sauce.

5. Pour the prepared sauce over the spaghetti and serve it at the table.