Pasta Quesadilla

Indulge in the ultimate fusion comfort food with this irresistible Pasta Quesadilla recipe! Combining the creamy decadence of a cheesy pasta with the crispy golden perfection of a quesadilla, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. Warm flour tortillas are layered with a luscious penne or fusilli pasta mixture, seasoned with garlic, parmesan, and a touch of cream, then loaded with melty mozzarella and cheddar cheese. A quick toast in the skillet gives you a gooey, crunchy masterpiece that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or a fun snack. Easy to make in just 25 minutes, this recipe offers a creative twist on classic dishes, perfect for pasta and cheese lovers alike. Serve your pasta quesadillas piping hot and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces flour tortillas
• 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or fusilli preferred)
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon optional red chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix well. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 3

Lay one flour tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle a layer of grated mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.

Step 4

Spoon a quarter of the creamy pasta mixture onto the cheese layer, spreading it out evenly but leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 5

Top the pasta with another layer of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, then place a second tortilla on top, pressing down lightly.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add half of the butter.

Step 7

Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, pasta, cheese, and butter to make four quesadillas total.

Step 9

Slice each quesadilla into quarters. Serve warm and enjoy your Pasta Quesadilla!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(961.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2435.2

Total Fat 126.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 312.9mg	0%
Sodium 4017.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 7.9g
Protein 104.0g	0%

Vitamin D 26.2IU	0%
Calcium 2110.0mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 450.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 37.2%