10 Minute Cream Cheese Pasta

Name: 10 Minute Cream Cheese Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ½ pound pasta (of your choice.); 5 ounce cream cheese (softened); ½ cup Parmesan (grated and divided.); 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided.); 2 garlic cloves (minced); ½ cup pasta water; salt and pepper (to taste); ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:5min

Cream Cheese Pasta recipe is the easiest dinner idea that is perfect when you are in a rush! It is made with al dente pasta coated in silky cheesy sauce that's rich with aromatic garlic and spices.

Updated at: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:15:19 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories1757.2 kcal (88%)

Total Fat90.7 g (130%)

Carbs181.1 g (70%)

Sugars11.5 g (13%)

Protein52.9 g (106%)

Sodium1701 mg (85%)

Fiber7.6 g (27%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

0.5 poundpasta

5 ouncecream cheese

softened

½ cupParmesan

grated and divided

2 tablespoonsolive oil

½ teaspoonchilli flakes

optional

Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot add water and salt, cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Be sure to reserve a cup of pasta water and set aside then drain.

Step 3

In a large skillet heat the olive oil then lower heat and add in the minced garlic and chili flakes (optional) for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Then add 1/2 cup pasta water, the softened cream cheese, and parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Once creamy, your pasta sauce is ready. Add your drained pasta to the skillet. Gently mix well to evenly coat the pasta in the sauce, if needed add pasta water to accomplish a smooth and creamy consistency.

Step 6

Once ready to serve, garnish with the remaining half of the parmesan cheese, drizzle 1 tablespoon on olive oil, black pepper and crushed red pepper for some heat (optional).

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