Parmesan Garlic Linguine Pasta Recipe

Parmesan Garlic Linguine Pasta Recipe

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: cream cheese spaghetti, linguine recipe, parmesan garlic linguine

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 756kcal

Author: Jessica Formicola

Creamy, cheesy & delicious, this EASY Parmesan Garlic Linguine pasta recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner! With simple ingredients!

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-5 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
8 ounces cream cheese , softened and cut into smaller cubes
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese , plus more for topping
2-3 tablespoons heavy cream*
1 cup pasta water**
Coarse or Flaky Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Ladle out 1 cup of pasta water right before you drain. Cook to al dente, or preferred softness. Drain and set aside.
Add the olive oil and garlic to same hot pan over low heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until garlic starts to brown and becomes fragrant, but don't let it burn!
Add the cream cheese, stirring while it heats and melts, approximately 3-4 minutes.
When melted, whisk in the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream and reserved pasta water until blended.
Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce.
Plate and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, flakey or coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!

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Notes

*You can also use milk or omit this all together. I find the cream cheese melts easier with it.

**Pasta water helps to thin the sauce and coat the pasta evenly. Pasta water is a little starchy, so it works best to not thin too much and also have a tiny bit of flavor. It is also, presumably hot. if you forget to ladle this out, use the hottest water from that tap with 1 teaspoon of flour whisked in.

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