Cheesy Overload Spaghetti Recipes | Twisted | Creamy Carbonara Brie Pasta

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat while still melting well.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated parmesan

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth and thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in cream cheese until melted and combined.

Add cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.

Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Combine cooked spaghetti with cheese sauce, mixing well to coat.

Transfer to a baking dish and top with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until golden and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

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