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Cream Cheese Garlic Pasta
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Cream Cheese Garlic Pasta

25 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • pasta (any short or long shape)Grains200 g
  • cream cheese (at room temperature)Dairy120 g
  • garlic (cloves, finely chopped)Produce4 pieces
  • butter (for sautéing)Dairy20 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy30 g
  • milkDairy60 ml
  • salt (for the pasta water)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

571kcal

Carbs
74 g
Proteins
17 g
Fat
23 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, keeping a little cooking water aside.
    Step 1
  2. Sauté the garlic

    • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the chopped garlic and cook gently until fragrant and lightly golden, without burning.
    Step 2
  3. Make the cream cheese sauce

    • Lower the heat, add the cream cheese and stir until it melts.
    • Pour in the milk and whisk to a smooth, creamy sauce.
    • Stir in the grated parmesan and season with black pepper.
    Step 3
  4. Combine and serve

    • Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.
    • Serve immediately with extra parmesan and black pepper.
    Step 4