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Creamy Portuguese Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish inspired by Portuguese flavors. This recipe combines the tanginess of zesty pasta with the creaminess of a traditional Portuguese sauce.
⏱20 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●8 oz Penne pasta
- ●1 cup Zesty pasta sauce
- ●1 cup shredded Portuguese cheese (Queijo)
- ●2 tbsp Butter
- ●1/4 cup Heavy creamoptional
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Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 3
Add the zesty pasta sauce and stir to combine.
- 4
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the shredded Portuguese cheese until melted and smooth.
- 6
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce until well coated.
- 7
If using heavy cream, stir it in at this point to add extra creaminess.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!