Description
Get ready to fall in love with this ultra-creamy, dreamy Cream Cheese Pasta. It’s the ultimate comfort food that comes together in less than 30 minutes. With rich cream cheese, buttery garlic, and perfectly cooked pasta, this easy recipe is your answer to busy weeknights, last-minute dinners, or anytime you crave cozy, satisfying food. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or treating yourself, this dish hits all the right notes — indulgent, flavorful, and fuss-free. It also fits wonderfully into search categories like quick dinner, easy pasta recipe, comfort food, cheap dinner ideas, and weeknight meals.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta
4 oz cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup milk or pasta water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
3. Add the cream cheese along with a splash of milk or reserved pasta water. Stir continuously until the mixture forms a creamy sauce.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss everything together, adding more pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest sauce, but low-fat works too in a pinch.
If reheating leftovers, add a splash of milk to bring back the silky texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg