Description
Cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti with cream cheese is a rich, creamy dish that transforms weeknight meals into indulgent feasts. Each forkful delivers a delightful burst of flavor that is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Fresh garlic
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Cream cheese
- Unsalted butter
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve half a cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower the heat, add softened cream cheese, and stir in grated parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Toss the drained spaghetti in the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg