Cream Cheese Pasta
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this quick and easy Cream Cheese Pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the cream cheese over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the milk gradually, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth.
- Incorporate the Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. For a healthier twist, replace half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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