Quick 10-Minute Pasta for Ultimate Comfort

Here’s a Quick 10-Minute Comfort Pasta—simple, cozy, and perfect when you want something warm right now 🍝

🍝 10-Minute Creamy Comfort Pasta

Ingredients (serves 1–2)

• 200 g (7 oz) pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)

• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

• ½ cup cream or milk

• ½ cup grated cheese (Parmesan, cheddar, or whatever you have)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional comfort add-ins (use what you like):

• A handful of frozen peas or corn

• Cooked chicken, ham, or bacon bits

• A pinch of chili flakes (optional)

• A spoon of cream cheese for extra creaminess

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta
   Boil pasta in well-salted water according to package directions.
   Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

2. Make it creamy (2–3 minutes)
   In the same pot, melt butter over low heat.
   Add garlic (if using) and cook 30 seconds.
   Stir in cream/milk and cheese until melted.

3. Combine & finish
   Add pasta back in, splash in pasta water as needed, and stir until silky.
   Season with salt and pepper.

4. Serve immediately
   Eat hot, straight from the bowl for maximum comfort 😌

❤️ Comfort Upgrades (Still Fast!)

• Ultra-cozy: Butter + cream cheese + pasta water = instant sauce

• Tomato-cream: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste

• Cheesy mac vibes: Use cheddar + a pinch of mustard powder

If you want, I can:

• Make a vegan 10-minute version

• Do a pantry-only recipe

• Turn this into a one-pot meal

• Adapt it for kids or picky eaters