Description
Cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines the richness of cream cheese with the savory goodness of garlic and parmesan. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Fresh garlic
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Cream cheese
- Unsalted butter
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1. Cook spaghetti: Boil salted water in a large pot, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- 2. Sauté garlic: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Create sauce: Lower heat and stir in softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in grated parmesan cheese.
- 4. Combine pasta and sauce: Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water. Toss hot spaghetti into the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved water as needed to achieve desired creaminess.
- 5. Season and garnish: Sprinkle with black pepper and chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg