Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of 10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta – a quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This delightful dish combines rich flavors with a smooth, velvety sauce made from cream cheese and parmesan, clinging beautifully to your favorite pasta. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this budget-friendly recipe in no time. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personalized touch. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy cheesy pasta that’s sure to become a staple in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb (225 grams) pasta (spaghetti, penne, or any shape)
- 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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve about 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet over low heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cream cheese and reserved pasta water, mixing until creamy.
- Add parmesan cheese and combine until smooth.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet, mixing well to coat with sauce; adjust consistency with extra pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately with olive oil drizzle and freshly ground black pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg