Yum — Cream Cheese Spaghetti is rich, creamy, and super easy to make! 😋
Here’s a simple and delicious recipe:
🍝 Ingredients
For 2–3 servings
- 200–250 g (about ½ lb) spaghetti
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- ½ cup milk or cream (adjust for thickness)
- 115 g (4 oz) cream cheese (about half a block), softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but tasty)
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil — chopped (for garnish)
🔪 Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti:
- Boil in salted water according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Make the sauce:
- In a large pan, melt butter or heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic (and onion if using), sauté until fragrant and soft — about 1–2 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and a splash of milk; stir until the cream cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Add Parmesan (if using), salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Adjust consistency with more milk or reserved pasta water.
- Combine:
- Add cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss well to coat in the sauce.
- Mix until everything is creamy and evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Top with chopped parsley or basil.
- Optional: sprinkle extra Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
Would you like me to include a protein version (like with chicken, bacon, or shrimp)?
