10 Minute Cream Cheese Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
9 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
549 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
10 Minute Cream Cheese Pasta
Description
This 10 Minute Cream Cheese Pasta uses simple ingredients including spaghetti, butter, garlic, cream cheese, and parmesan to produce a luscious sauce. The technique combines sautéed garlic in butter with cream cheese and parmesan, melted together to form a creamy base. Adding reserved pasta water loosens the sauce, allowing it to coat the pasta evenly with a silky texture.
The garlic imparts a gentle pungency while the parmesan adds a sharp, salty note that balances the mild, rich cream cheese. The butter adds richness and helps infuse the flavor throughout the dish.
When served, this pasta can be garnished with extra parmesan or a sprinkle of black pepper. For a bit of heat, a sprinkle of red chili flakes can be added, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving enriches the flavor. This dish is comforting and efficient for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 140 g spaghetti
- 20 g butter
- 3 garlic crushed, clove
- 130 g cream cheese
- 25 g parmesan
- 80 ml pasta water
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Put 140 g Spaghetti in a pan of boiling water, return to boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Melt 20 g Butter in a pan and then add 3 Garlic clove. Cook on a low heat for 4 minutes.
- Add 130 g Cream cheese, 25 g Parmesan and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper to the garlic butter and cook on a low heat.
- Stir until melted.
- Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 80 ml Pasta water and add the pasta and water to the cheese sauce and stir well.
Notes
- Using fresh tagliatelle can cut down cooking time further.
- Reserve pasta water to achieve a smooth, silky sauce.
- Add red chili flakes for a touch of spice if desired.
- A drizzle of olive oil before serving enhances flavor.
- Serve with extra parmesan and cracked black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 487mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1221IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 238mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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