Cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti: Indulgent Cream Cheese Twist
A deliciously creamy twist on traditional spaghetti, infused with garlic and parmesan flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add grated parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Fresh parsley can be used for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0.5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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