10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta
Indulge in the creamy richness of 10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta, a delightful dish perfect for busy weeknights. This quick and satisfying recipe combines simple ingredients to create a luscious sauce that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta shape. Whether you’re whipping it up for a family dinner or enjoying a solo meal, this creamy delight is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. With just ten minutes of cooking time and minimal prep, you can enjoy an impressive dish that’s both budget-friendly and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb (225g) pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 3/4 cup (160g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (30g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup (120ml) reserved pasta cooking water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes for heat
- Garnish: fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of cooking 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 creamy.
- Mix in grated parmesan until smooth.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan and fresh parsley on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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