Cheesy Stove Top Spaghetti

This family friendly cheesy spaghetti comes together in about twenty minutes. For a complete one pot meal add cooked rotisserie chicken, crispy cooked bacon, sauteed onions and garlic, cooked peas, steamed broccoli, or sauteed asparagus.

Course side

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesy noodles, cheesy pasta, cheesy spaghetti recipe, pasta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 605kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 ounces cream cheese
2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
1 cup white cheddar shredded
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to box instructions. Drain in colander.
In large saucepan over medium low heat melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook until smooth and lightly bubbling; about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and Dijon mustard. Continue cooking over low hit until thickened; stirring frequently; approximately 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and continue cooking over low heat until melted; stirring often. Slowly add both cheddars until melted; whisking frequently.
Combine with cooked pasta and serve immediately.

Notes

You can use any type of pasta that would be good with a cheese sauce like bowtie, penne, linguine, or radiatore.
Use good quality sharp cheddar and white cheddar cheese. It really does make a difference.
I use 2% milk but in a pinch I have used skim and whole with good success.
This recipe requires frequent whisking for a nice smooth sauce.
If the sauce becomes too thick simply add a couple tablespoons of milk or low sodium chicken broth.
You can add cooked rotisserie chicken, cooked bacon, sauteed onions and garlic, cooked peas, steamed broccoli, or sauteed asparagus.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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