Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this 10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a silky sauce that envelops your favorite pasta, making every bite comforting and delicious. Whether you’re racing against the clock on a busy weeknight or enjoying a leisurely weekend meal, this recipe is designed to deliver flavor without the fuss. Customize it with your choice of vegetables or proteins for an added twist, and experience the joy of homemade comfort food in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb (225 grams) pasta (spaghetti, penne, fusilli, 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
- Optional: chili flakes for spice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet over low heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic (and optional chili flakes) for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and reserved pasta water to the skillet; stir until smooth.
- Mix in grated parmesan until well combined.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce until evenly coated. Adjust consistency with more reserved water if necessary.
- Serve immediately topped with extra parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg