Cream Cheese Pasta
Simple yet delicious pasta dish to satisfy your creamy pasta craving in just 15 minutes. A crowd pleaser comfort food dish that is easy enough for dinner any day of the week.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 314kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ pound dry pasta
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup pasta cooking water
- ¼ teaspoon dry basil
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot cook pasta al dente according to package directions reserving 1 cup of the pasta water aside.
- While pasta is cooking let’s make the sauce.
- In a large pot over medium heat add olive oil and butter and when butter melts add garlic and saute until fragrant about 30-45 seconds.
- Add ½ cup of the pasta water then reduce heat and whisk in cream cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Season cheese sauce with dry basil, salt and pepper to taste.
- Add spaghetti to the cheese mixture and toss to coat.
Notes
- It is better to let the cream cheese come to room temperature before cooking so it melts easily.
- Use the remaining pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- You can pretty much add any spices you like, oregano, Italian seasoning, thyme are among the favorites.
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Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg
