Description
Indulge in this creamy, cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti with cream cheese—a quick and delightful dish perfect for any occasion. It’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Fresh Garlic
- Parmesan Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
- Black Pepper
- Fresh Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower the heat; add cream cheese and stir until melted and combined with butter.
- Gradually mix in grated Parmesan cheese, stirring thoroughly, and season with black pepper to taste.
- Drain spaghetti (reserve some pasta water) and toss it into the skillet with the sauce until well coated. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg