Description
Smoked Cream Cheese Pasta is a delectable dish that combines the richness of smoked cream cheese with your choice of pasta, fresh spinach, and garlic. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, smoky delight that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With every twirl of your fork, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable flavor experience that’s both comforting and sophisticated.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 8 oz smoked cream cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Reduce heat and stir in smoked cream cheese until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta, fresh spinach, and reserved pasta water; toss until well coated.
- Mix in parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg