Cheesy Fusilli Food

FUSILLI WITH SPINACH AND ASIAGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.
• Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.

FUSILLI CHEDDAR BAKE

Steps:

• Oven at 350°F.
• Cook noodles as per package directions.
• Sautee onions in butter till softened.
• Divide cheese into 2 amounts, 1 1/2 cups and 1/2 cup.
• Mix all ingredients in a casserole dish, reserving 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Top with reserved cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

FUSILLI AND CREAM CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute garlic in butter until golden.
• Remove from heat.
• Cook pasta.
• Add cream cheese to garlic and heat gently.
• Gradually stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and Tabasco to taste.
• Continue stirring gently until mixture is warmed through.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain pasta.
• Add Parmesan cheese to pasta and toss.
• Add cream cheese sauce to pasta and toss.
• Serve at once.