Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Cream Cheese
A delightful and creamy pasta dish that combines classic flavors into a quick and easy meal perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, saving some pasta water for later.
- Prepare garlic by heating olive oil in a pan and sautéing minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the sauce by lowering the heat, adding cream cheese and Parmesan cheese, and stirring until smooth.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce, tossing everything together and adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season with salt and pepper, then plate and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables or proteins for customization. Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesy spaghetti, creamy pasta, quick dinner, vegetarian pasta