Description
Cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti with cream cheese is a comforting dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures. This easy-to-make recipe features perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a luscious sauce made with cream cheese, garlic, and freshly grated parmesan. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this dish brings warmth and nostalgia to the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that delights everyone’s taste buds while creating lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz cream cheese (full fat)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Stir in freshly grated parmesan until melted into the sauce.
- Toss cooked spaghetti in the creamy sauce until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg