Description
Cream cheese spaghetti is a comforting and creamy pasta dish that transforms any dinner into a delightful experience. With perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a velvety cream cheese sauce infused with garlic, this recipe is both simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, you can easily customize it with your favorite proteins or vegetables, making it a versatile choice for any family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Lower heat, add cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Toss drained spaghetti in the sauce until well coated.
- Stir in grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs and additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg