10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta Recipe: A Quick and Creamy Delight 🍝✨

10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta is the ultimate comfort meal, combining silky cream cheese with garlic, parmesan, and tender pasta for a rich and satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you need a quick, delicious meal!

Cooking Time ⏳

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 2

My Cooking Experience 👩‍🍳

With over 4 years of cooking experience, I’ve perfected this pasta recipe to be incredibly creamy and flavorful in just minutes! It’s my go-to when I need something quick and satisfying. 🍝

Ingredients 🛒

• 200g (7 oz) pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions 🍽️

1. Cook the Pasta. 🍝

Boil water in a pot, add salt, and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

2. Prepare the Creamy Sauce 🥣

In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Combine Everything 🔥

Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese, milk, parmesan, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add pasta water gradually to reach the desired consistency.

4. Serve and Garnish 🍽️

Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan. Enjoy!

Variations 🔄

• Add Protein: Mix in grilled chicken or shrimp. 🍗🦐
• Make It Spicier: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce. 🌶️
• Veggie Boost: Stir in spinach, mushrooms, or roasted tomatoes. 🍅🥬

Equipment You’ll Need 🔪

• Large pot for pasta
• Skillet or saucepan
• Strainer
• Wooden spoon

Why You’ll Love It ❤️

• Super Quick: Ready in just 10 minutes! ⏳
• Ultra Creamy: Silky, smooth sauce coats every bite.
• Versatile & Customizable: Add your favorite toppings!

Nutritional Information 📊

• Calories: ~450 per serving
• Protein: 15g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fat: 22g
• Fiber: 3g

Conclusion 🏁

This 10-minute cream cheese pasta is a lifesaver for busy days! With its creamy texture and rich flavors, it’s a dish you’ll want to make again and again. 🍝✨

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10-minute cream cheese pasta

10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta is the ultimate comfort meal, combining silky cream cheese with garlic, parmesan, and tender pasta for a rich and satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you need a quick, delicious meal!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: dinner

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 200 g 7 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
• Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method

 

1. Boil water in a pot, add salt, and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese, milk, parmesan, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add pasta water gradually to reach the desired consistency.
4. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan. Enjoy!

Notes

• Add Protein: Mix in grilled chicken or shrimp. 🍗🦐
• Make It Spicier: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce. 🌶️

Veggie Boost: Stir in spinach, mushrooms, or roasted tomatoes. 🍅🥬