Description
Indulge in a quick and creamy pasta dish with this simple 10-minute Cream Cheese Pasta recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1/2 lb (225 grams) pasta (any shape)
Sauce:
- 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
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Reserve Cooking Water: Save 1 cup of cooking water before draining the pasta.
- Prepare Sauce: In a skillet over low heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add cream cheese and 1/2 cup reserved water, stir until smooth.
- Finish Sauce: Mix in parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta into the sauce, adding more reserved water for desired consistency.
- Serve: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with additional parmesan, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the dish with added vegetables or protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner Idea
