Description
10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta is the ultimate quick-fix meal that brings together creamy comfort and delightful flavor in just ten minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous dinner plans, this dish features a rich cream cheese sauce that envelops your favorite pasta shape. With minimal ingredients and effortless preparation, it’s ideal for families and anyone craving a satisfying carb fix without the hassle. Customize it with veggies or proteins to make it your own, and enjoy a deliciously comforting bowl of pasta that’s sure to please everyone at the table!
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: 1/4–1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet over low heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic (and chili flakes if using) for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese and reserved pasta water to the skillet, stirring until combined into a creamy sauce. Mix in parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing well to coat with the sauce. Adjust consistency with more reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and extra parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg