Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti with cream cheese. This satisfying dish combines perfectly cooked spaghetti with a luscious sauce made from cream cheese and Parmesan, all infused with aromatic garlic. It’s a quick and easy recipe that takes just 25 minutes to prepare—ideal for those busy weeknights or as a standout side for gatherings. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite proteins and veggies, this pasta dish is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Reduce heat, then stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Toss drained spaghetti in the sauce until coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg