Description
Savor the creamy delight of Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Cream Cheese in under 30 minutes, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Spaghetti (Feel free to use any long pasta variety.)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Substitute with olive oil for a lighter touch.)
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic (Fresh garlic is recommended.)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Can use ricotta or cashew cream as substitutes.)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Nutritional yeast for a vegan option.)
- ½ cup Reserved Pasta Water (Essential for adjusting sauce consistency.)
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley or Basil (Mix with other herbs for variations.)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Reduce the heat and add cream cheese along with half of the Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and mixed. Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce is creamy.
- Toss the drained spaghetti into the sauce and mix gently to coat every strand.
- Season with salt and pepper, top with remaining Parmesan and chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti, Cream Cheese Spaghetti, Easy Pasta Recipe