15 mins
35 mins
Serves 4

Radiatori with Herb Cheese Sauce


Witha creamy herbed cheese sauce, this rich family-friendly radiatori pasta dish is comforting and satisfying.
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Ingredients

  • 450 g (16 oz) Italpasta Artisan Radiatori
  • 1 lb (500 g) fresh chorizo sausage, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups (625 mL) 2% milk
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 wheel (150 g) herb cheese spread, crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp (60 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Cook radiatori according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup (60 mL) pasta cooking water; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet set over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes or until browned and slightly crispy. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet. Cook garlic and thyme, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is softened. Sprinkle in flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until incorporated.
  • Slowly whisk in milk then bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer; while stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in salt and pepper, Cheddar and herb cheese spread until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in radiatori, reserved pasta water, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until combined.
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Tips

Tips: If desired, serve pasta with your favourite sweet or spicy hot Italian sausages. Or, before adding pasta, finish cheese sauce with 1 lb (500 g) peeled and deveined shrimp, cooking shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes or until pink, curled and cooked through.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 1280kcalCarbohydrates: 111gProtein: 57gFat: 69gSaturated Fat: 39gTrans Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 1710mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13g