Description
A one-pot creamy garlic Parmesan spaghetti with cream cheese, butter, and fresh herbs. Comfort food made simple and elegant.
Ingredients
14 ounces spaghetti
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Lower heat. Stir in cream cheese and half the Parmesan until smooth.
4. Slowly add 1/2 cup pasta water, stirring until sauce becomes creamy.
5. Add spaghetti. Toss until strands are evenly coated. Add more pasta water if needed.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining Parmesan and fresh herbs.
7. Serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for best melting. Add chili flakes for spice. Stir in spinach, mushrooms, or grilled chicken for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 610
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 80