This contains additives to stop it from sticking together in the package, which will stop it from melting as well in your pan. Whatever cheese you use, make sure to not buy pre-grated cheese. If you prefer cubes of cheese that you can bite into in your pasta then opt for something that can be sliced and won’t melt away such as feta or halloumi or cut larger pieces of cheddar and don’t heat it for long. You could also use a spoonable pasta such as ricotta which will give you a thicker texture to the sauce although it won’t melt well. Or you can use a firm but crumbly cheese which will disintegrate into a silky sauce when heated, such as gorgonzola or goat’s cheese.

If you are going for a hard cheese then pick something that will easily grate into smaller pieces and melt easily, such as cheddar, mozzarella or parmesan. If you want something that will result in a creamy and cheesy sauce (as this recipe does) then you need to use something that will easily transform into a smooth sauce. There are literally hundreds of types of cheese that you can use in your pasta. If you want to add a little variety or make this into more of a rounded meal then you could add a simple green salad or try this chopped salad (just exclude the tuna). Pan fry it first before going on to add the garlic and then the pasta. However, if you want to add some meat then you could also add some chorizo or bacon. This cheesy pasta is great all on its own.

It’s also super simple to pull together and cooks in less than 15 minutes. This cheesy pasta combines an indulgent 3-cheese sauce with rich garlic and oregano. Having one of those days when all that will do is a creamy, carby bowl of something irresistibly comforting? Can’t be bothered to spend hours in the kitchen? Look no further. While we may use affiliate links, we would never allow this to influence product listings or recommendations.

How to make a cheese sauce pasta