Ohhhh yes — 10-Minute Comfort Food Pasta 🍝✨
Fast, creamy, cozy, and exactly what you need on a hectic night when the only thing you can handle faster than a microwave meal is… this.
Here’s a super quick, one-pot, no-fuss version:
10-Minute Comfort Food Pasta
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
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8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or shells work best)
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1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
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½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
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2–3 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra gooeyness)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional add-ins: frozen peas, spinach, cooked chicken, or bacon bits
Instructions
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Cook the pasta quickly
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
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Cook pasta 1–2 minutes less than package instructions (it will finish in the sauce).
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Make the sauce
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While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add milk and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
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Combine
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Drain pasta and add to skillet.
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Sprinkle in shredded cheese. Stir until creamy and coating every noodle.
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Season with salt & pepper.
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Toss in optional add-ins like peas, spinach, or pre-cooked protein.
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Serve
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Plate immediately.
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Optional: top with extra cheese or a little hot sauce for fun.
Tips for max comfort
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Use full-fat dairy for ultimate creaminess.
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Cheese melts best if you off the heat before adding — prevents separation.
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Frozen veggies can go straight in the skillet with the pasta to save time.
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Want it even faster? Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and shredded cheese — basically dinner in 10 minutes flat.
If you want, I can do a “gourmet 10-minute version” with caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic-butter breadcrumbs — still under 10 minutes but restaurant vibes.