Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 pound spaghetti (dried)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (, softened)
  • 2 lemons ((zested, one cut into wedges and one juiced))
  • 6 ounces Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • parsley for garnish ((optional))

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta a minute less than what is labeled on the box in salted water.
  • Drain but do not rinse and save a 1/3 a cup of the pasta water.
  • In a hot large pot or pan add the garlic and olive oil.
  • Cook on medium high until just fragrant, 10-15 seconds.
  • Add in the cream cheese and Parmesan Cheese.
  • Stir to combine and add in two tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of lemon zest and 1/3 of a cup of the pasta water.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste (I add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper).
  • Mix well and add the pasta into the pot to combine.
  • Pour the pasta into a 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle lemon zest on top and parsley if you're using it.