Description
A creamy, garlicky pasta that clings to al dente spaghetti with layers of Parmesan and optional mozzarella for depth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano‑Reggiano
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil, add spaghetti, cook until al dente and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add butter and let it melt, coating the oil.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted.
- Fold in grated Parmesan until sauce thickens slightly.
- Drain pasta; fold into sauce, adding pasta water as needed to coat fully.
- Toss in mozzarella, parsley, salt, pepper, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American