Pasta Recipe
Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
● 1/2 Ib (225 grams) pasta (spaghetti, penne, fusilli...)
● 3/4 cup (160 grams) cream cheese*
● 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated parmesan, plus more to serve
● 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more to serve
● 1-2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
● 1/2 cup (120 ml) cooking water, plus more if needed
● salt and pepper, to taste
● 1/4-1/2 tsp chili flakes, or according to taste (optional)
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Instructions
. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until al
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dente.
. Right before draining, reserve a cup of starchy pasta water.
. Meanwhile, in a large skillet warm 1
Tbsp of olive oil and gently fry the garlic (plus a good pinch of chili flakes if you like) for 2-3
minutes. Use a low flame, do not let the garlic burn.
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. Then stir the cream cheese and about
1/2 cup of starchy pasta water. Stir to combine oil, cream cheese, water and create a nice and
creamy emulsion.
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Add parmesan cheese and stir well.
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Your pasta sauce is ready.
. Drain and add your pasta to the skillet. Stir well to evenly coat the pasta in the sauce, add
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more cooking water as needed for a smooth and creamy consistency.
. Serve immediately with a drizzle of good olive oil or extra virgin olive oil, freshly grated
parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper (if you don't use chili flakes). Enjoy!