Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of 10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta, a perfect solution for busy weeknights. This quick and easy dish transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious meal that satisfies both taste buds and time constraints. With its rich sauce made from cream cheese and parmesan, this pasta is a delightful crowd-pleaser that appeals to all ages. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for an extra nutritional boost, making it versatile enough to suit any palate. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or the whole family, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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) reserved pasta cooking water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet over low heat, warm olive oil and add minced garlic. Sauté gently for about 2–3 minutes without burning.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in cream cheese and reserved pasta water until creamy. Add parmesan cheese and mix until smooth.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Drain cooked pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing well to coat with sauce. Adjust consistency with more reserved water if needed.
- Serve: Plate immediately, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg