Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 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

Instruction

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Cook to al dente, or preferred softness. Drain and then return hot pan to stovetop over medium heat.
  • Add olive oil and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until garlic starts to brown and becomes fragrant.
  • Add cream cheese, stirring while it heats and melts, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  • When melted, whisk in Parmesan cheese, heavy cream and pasta water until blended.
  • Toss with hot pasta.
  • Plate and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, flakey or coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
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