Cream Cheese Pasta
A creamy and decadent pasta dish featuring cream cheese and garlic, perfect for a quick meal or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup pasta water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cream cheese to the pan and stir until melted and combined with the oil.
- Gradually add the reserved pasta water, stirring to create a creamy sauce that envelops your taste buds.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, ensuring it’s evenly coated in the luscious creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary to suit your palate.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Make sure to reserve the pasta water for a silky-smooth sauce. Don’t rush the sautéing of garlic to prevent a burnt taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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