Description
10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta is a quick, creamy, and utterly satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. This recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a luxurious pasta experience in just ten minutes. With the rich flavor of cream cheese and the sharpness of parmesan, every bite is a delightful comfort. Plus, it’s easily customizable—add your favorite vegetables or proteins to make it uniquely yours! Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or just treating yourself to a cozy meal, this budget-friendly recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb (225 grams) pasta (spaghetti, penne, fusilli)
- 3/4 cup (160 grams) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved pasta cooking water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy cooking water before draining the pasta.
- In a skillet over low heat, warm the olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 2–3 minutes without burning.
- Stir in cream cheese and reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Add grated parmesan and mix until smooth.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet, ensuring even coating with the sauce; adjust consistency with more reserved water if needed.
- Serve hot with additional parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg