Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Cheesy Spaghetti in Garlic Parmesan & Cream Cheese Tomato Sauce—a creamy delight that transforms simple ingredients into a soul-satisfying meal. This dish features al dente spaghetti enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made from cream cheese, heavy cream, and aromatic garlic. With layers of flavor and a delightful cheesiness from mozzarella and Parmesan, every bite is a celebration of taste that brings family and friends together around the dinner table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in drained diced tomatoes and cook for several minutes until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream and softened cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Incorporate mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce until well coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg