Description
Spaghetti with Cream Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy, velvety cheese with perfectly cooked pasta for a dish that’s both simple and indulgent. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, offering rich flavors that will leave you craving more. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a meal that feels luxurious yet is incredibly easy to prepare. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a delightful side, this dish brings warmth and joy to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining spaghetti; add it gradually to the cream cheese mixture to achieve desired consistency.
- Add drained spaghetti to the cream sauce and toss until well coated.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg