Cream Cheese Pasta with Garlic and Parmesan
Softened cream cheese and reserved pasta water create a garlic sauce finished with Parmesan.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 8 ounces cream cheese Softened and cut into small pieces.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Method
- Boil 8 ounces pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve a mug of hot cooking water before draining.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant but not browned; lower the heat.
- Add 8 ounces softened cream cheese in small pieces over low heat. Stir in reserved pasta water a little at a time until smooth and fluid enough to coat the pasta.
- Toss in the pasta, then gradually stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan over low heat or off the heat. Season with salt and pepper, loosen with more reserved water if needed, and serve immediately in four portions.
Notes
- Refrigerate promptly in shallow, covered containers at 40°F or below; use within 3 days.
- Reheat portions to 165°F, adding a little water or broth if needed.