Name: Cheesy Spaghetti for Supper
Yield: 4

Cheesy Spaghetti is a quick and creamy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

author’s note

I Combined Their Two Favorite Dinners!

My kids are obsessed with spaghetti—they’d eat it every night if they could. And mac and cheese? Same.

So, I combined their two favorites into one super simple, cheesy spaghetti dish. I even tossed in some peas for a pop of color (and a little extra nutrition). They loved it, and I loved how quickly it came together. Honestly, it’s not much more time-consuming than making spaghetti with jarred sauce!

If your family loves cheesy pasta, this one is going to earn a permanent spot in your dinner rotation.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make Cheesy Spaghetti:

Ingredient	Tips & straightforward Swaps
Spaghetti	Cook just until al dente so it stays evenly tender after mixing with the sauce. Thin spaghetti also works.
Cheddar Cheese	Freshly grate it yourself for the smoothest, creamiest sauce. Sharp cheddar gives more flavor.
Frozen Peas	Add them during the last minute of cooking the pasta. Not a fan? Swap in broccoli, spinach, or finely diced steamed carrots.
Whole Milk	Whole milk creates the richest sauce, but 2% works too. Room-temp milk incorporates into the roux more smoothly.
Ground Mustard	It won’t make the pasta taste like mustard. It simply boosts the cheesy flavor and adds a little depth.

Melt butter and whisk it with milk and flour until thickened for this cheesy spaghetti.

How To Make Cheesy Spaghetti

Cook Pasta: Boil spaghetti in salted water. Add peas in the last minute. Scoop out pasta water, then drain.
Make Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk until thick.
Season: Add garlic, onion, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
Add Cheese: mix in cheddar until melted.
Combine: Toss pasta and peas in the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
Serve: Top with Parmesan and enjoy!

Mix cheese into the cream sauce, cook the pasta with peas, and combine everything together.

chelsea’s recipe tip

What To Serve With Cheesy Spaghetti

French Bread: Classic and reliable for soaking up the creamy sauce.
Side Salad: A crisp Caesar or my fave everyday salad adds balance.
Roasted Veggies: Try broccoli, carrots, or asparagus.
Grilled Chicken: Add protein for a heartier meal.
Fruit: Anything in season or try a reliable fruit salad.

Storage

This cheesy spaghetti is best eaten fresh while creamy and smooth. For leftovers:

Refrigerate: Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat: Add a little milk or water and warm on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring often.

The sauce won’t be as creamy when reheated.