Description
Indulge in the creamy and satisfying flavors of 10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta, a quick-fix meal that will elevate your weeknight dinners. This delightful dish combines rich cream cheese and parmesan to create a velvety sauce that clings perfectly to your choice of pasta. With minimal ingredients and just ten minutes from start to finish, it’s an ideal option for busy schedules or unexpected guests. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also budget-friendly and easily customizable with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Serve it hot, topped with fresh parsley and extra parmesan, for a comforting meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb pasta (spaghetti, penne, fusilli)
- 3/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
- Reserve about 1 cup of starchy cooking water before draining the pasta.
- In a skillet over low heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese and reserved pasta water to create a creamy emulsion.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss in the drained pasta, adding more water if needed for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and garnishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg