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Cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti and cream cheese

Irresistibly Creamy Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Delight

A creamy explosion of cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti with cream cheese that satisfies cravings in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti Feel free to substitute with gluten-free pasta.
For the Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Margarine can be a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Any cooking oil will do in a pinch.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Garlic powder can be used as a quick substitute.
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ricotta offers a lighter variation.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Nutritional yeast makes for a great vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese You can swap it for any melting cheese like fontina.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to personal taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to personal taste.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Basil Chives or thyme are great alternatives.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

How to Make Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Save ½ cup of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
  2. In a skillet, melt unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to keep it deliciously mild.
  3. Once the garlic is aromatic, reduce the heat. Stir in the cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. Mix until melted and smooth, then gradually add the reserved pasta water until you achieve your desired sauce consistency.
  4. Gently toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the creamy cheese sauce, ensuring each strand is generously coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Dish out the spaghetti onto plates and finish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or basil. Add extra Parmesan on top if you like!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to make this Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Cream Cheese your own by exploring variations that suit your taste.

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