Description
Experience pure comfort with this 10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta, a delightful dish that marries simplicity with rich flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave a cozy meal, this creamy pasta is made with just a handful of ingredients. The cream cheese creates a luxurious sauce that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta shape, while garlic and parmesan add depth to each bite. With its quick preparation and budget-friendly nature, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy it as-is or customize it with vegetables or proteins for a satisfying meal in no time.
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 heat
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over low heat and sauté minced garlic for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and reserved pasta water to the skillet; stir until smooth.
- Mix in parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately with optional garnishes like olive oil, extra parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked pasta (about 200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg