Description
A quick and creamy pasta dish that comes together in just 10 minutes. This cream cheese pasta is rich, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1/2 lb (225 grams) pasta (any shape)
Cream Cheese Sauce:
- 3/4 cup (160 grams) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pasta cooking water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Reserve Water: Save 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over low heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Add cream cheese and reserved water to the skillet, stirring until smooth. Mix in parmesan cheese.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta into the sauce, adding more water if needed for creaminess.
- Serve: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with parmesan, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference by adding more salt, pepper, or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner Idea
