Description
Cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti with cream cheese is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. This rich and creamy pasta dish blends the flavors of savory garlic, decadent cream cheese, and freshly grated parmesan to create a deliciously indulgent experience. With its quick preparation and customizable options, this recipe transforms an ordinary meal into a memorable feast that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti (whole wheat preferred)
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Make the Sauce: Lower the heat and add cream cheese, stirring until melted. Gradually whisk in parmesan until smooth.
- 4. Combine: Drain pasta (reserve some water) and add it to the skillet. Toss well to coat in sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- 5. Season & Serve: Sprinkle with black pepper and parsley if desired. Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg