Cream Cheese Pasta
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious meal that feels a bit indulgent but is incredibly easy to whip up, look no further than this Cream Cheese Pasta. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, dreamy dish that will satisfy your pasta cravings in no time. The combination of…
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 ouncesuncooked pastachoose your favorite
- 8 ouncescream cheesesoftened
- 1/2 cupshredded parmesan
- 1 Tablespoonbuttersoftened
- 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoononion powder
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 teaspoonpepper
- 1 cupmilk
Instructions
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 16 ounces pasta al dente according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, cut the 8 ounces softened cream cheese into smaller pieces so it will melt more easily.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the same pot (off high heat).
- Add the cream cheese pieces, ½ cup shredded Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon softened butter to the pasta. Cover the pot and heat on low for 1–2 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the cheeses have softened/melted.
- Uncover and sprinkle in ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper; stir to combine.
- Add about ¼ cup of the 1 cup milk and toss or stir until the sauce begins to coat the pasta. Gradually add more milk as needed, stirring, until you reach a creamy consistency (you may not use the entire cup). Keep the heat on low to avoid scorching.
- Taste and adjust by stirring until smooth, then serve immediately.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Notes
Tips
Fridge:
Store leftover cream cheese pasta in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer:
I do not recommend freezing this dish. Pasta can become quite mushy when you reheat it and the cream cheese sauce will separate and have a different consistency.
Reheat leftover creamy pasta covered on the stove top or in the microwave.
If reheating on the stove top, heat slowly over a lower heat and add a little bit of milk or water to keep the pasta from drying out. Stir frequently.
Add moisture when reheating in the microwave as well but heat in intervals, stirring in between.
Fridge:
Store leftover cream cheese pasta in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer:
I do not recommend freezing this dish. Pasta can become quite mushy when you reheat it and the cream cheese sauce will separate and have a different consistency.
Reheat leftover creamy pasta covered on the stove top or in the microwave.
If reheating on the stove top, heat slowly over a lower heat and add a little bit of milk or water to keep the pasta from drying out. Stir frequently.
Add moisture when reheating in the microwave as well but heat in intervals, stirring in between.