Description
Creamy Parmesan Noodles bring Italian comfort straight to your kitchen, blending rich cheese and silky pasta into an irresistible meal. Cheesy, indulgent, and quick to prepare, these noodles promise pure culinary satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) thin spaghetti
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) sour cream
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) milk
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 to 3 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until perfectly tender with a slight bite, ensuring the pasta maintains its structural integrity.
- While the pasta boils, melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, releasing the fragrant garlic and allowing it to become translucent without browning.
- Gradually introduce cream cheese into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a silky, uniform texture that prevents any potential clumping.
- Incorporate sour cream and milk, stirring methodically to develop a luxurious, velvety sauce base that promises rich, complex flavors.
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper, blending these aromatic spices thoroughly to enhance the sauce’s depth and character.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing the sauce to gently simmer and meld the diverse flavor profiles while maintaining a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Once the sauce reaches a perfect harmony of flavors, remove the skillet from direct heat and fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, which will add a nutty, sharp dimension.
- Transfer the drained spaghetti directly into the sauce, using tongs to meticulously coat each strand, ensuring an even distribution of the creamy mixture.
- For a final touch of freshness and visual appeal, delicately garnish the dish with finely chopped parsley, which will provide a bright, herbaceous contrast to the rich sauce.
Notes
- Swap out regular pasta for whole wheat or gluten-free options to accommodate dietary restrictions and add extra nutrition.
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon for a protein boost that transforms this side dish into a complete meal.
- Use fresh garlic instead of powdered for a more intense, robust flavor profile that elevates the overall taste of the dish.
- Reduce the cream cheese and replace partially with Greek yogurt to create a lighter, tangier version with fewer calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg