Cream Cheese Spaghetti
Cream Cheese Spaghetti is a decadent dish that brings together the creamy richness of cream cheese with perfectly cooked spaghetti. This delightful recipe is heightened with garlic and Parmesan cheese, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its velvety sauce and enticing aroma, this pasta dish promises to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower the heat, add cream cheese, stirring until melted. Gradually add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Toss drained spaghetti into the skillet, mixing until coated in the creamy sauce. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg