Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, about 9–11 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine ingredients: Add cubed cream cheese and milk to the skillet. Stir until smooth and creamy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add cheese: Mix in grated Parmesan until melted. Season with salt and pepper; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Toss together: Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water. Mix spaghetti into the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and enjoy warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg