Cream Cheese Pasta
A quick and comforting creamy pasta dish with cream cheese and Parmesan, perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (your choice: spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water in case you need to loosen the sauce later.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and combined with the garlic-infused butter.
- Gradually add the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan, mixing until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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