Description
10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen. This creamy pasta dish is ready in just 10 minutes and features a rich blend of cream cheese, garlic, and parmesan that creates a luscious sauce clinging to your favorite pasta shape. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, it’s an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Customize it with your favorite add-ins like fresh herbs or proteins to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb (225 grams) pasta (any shape)
- 3/4 cup (160 grams) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pasta cooking water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente.
- Reserve about 1 cup of cooking water before draining the pasta.
- In a skillet over low heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese and 1/2 cup reserved water to the skillet, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in grated parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
- Toss drained pasta into the sauce, adding more reserved water if needed for creaminess.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and additional parmesan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg