Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb (225 grams) pasta (spaghetti, penne, fusilli)
- 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 the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet over low heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 2–3 minutes without burning.
- Stir in cream cheese and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water until smooth; add grated parmesan until melted.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet, mixing until evenly coated. Adjust consistency with more reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately with olive oil drizzle and additional parmesan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg