How to make Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Pasta
Cream Cheese Pasta - a simple, quick, and decadently creamy pasta dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. The luscious cream cheese sauce coats every strand of pasta and imparts a rich flavor to the dish. Top it up with some Parmesan cheese and herbs, and you have a meal that can make you forget about fancy restaurants.
Ingredients
- 200 gms of spaghetti
- 2 tbls of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 Cup of cream cheese
- 1 Cup of whole milk
- 1⁄2 Cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
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Directions
Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and cook until they're soft and fragrant.
Add the cream cheese to the skillet and stir until it's melted and smooth.
Slowly pour in the milk, stirring continuously to prevent the sauce from getting lumpy.
Once the sauce is smooth, stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to the skillet. Toss the pasta in the sauce until it's completely coated.
Adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.