Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Cream Cheese
Finding a professional-quality meal at home is simple with this Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Cream Cheese recipe. This dish features perfectly al dente spaghetti nestled in a rich, velvety sauce of melted cream cheese and sharp Parmesan, which lacquers every strand for an indulgent, high-protein comfort feast.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil: Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Sauté: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Base: Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in the softened cream cheese and heavy cream until completely smooth and bubbling.
- Cheese: Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce has reached a thick, glossy consistency.
- Toss: Add the spaghetti to the pan. Toss thoroughly to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired creaminess.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot and velvety.