Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of 10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta, a quick and delicious dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re short on time. This pasta recipe combines just a handful of simple ingredients to create a rich sauce that clings beautifully to your choice of pasta. With the tangy flavor of cream cheese and the richness of parmesan, this meal is both satisfying and budget-friendly. Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personalized touch. In under 15 minutes, you can enjoy a delightful dinner that will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb (225 g) pasta (spaghetti, penne, fusilli)
- 3/4 cup (160 g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved pasta cooking water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes, fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over low heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese and reserved pasta water to the skillet; stir until smooth.
- Mix in parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
- Toss drained pasta with the sauce, adding more pasta water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan and parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg