Easy Creamy PHILLY Spaghettini




Easy Creamy PHILLY Spaghettini

This Creamy PHILLY Spaghettini is smooth, comforting, and packed with flavor thanks to classic Philadelphia cream cheese. Ready in under 25 minutes, it’s an effortless pasta dish the whole family will love.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Extra creamy without heavy cream

  • Budget-friendly pantry ingredients

  • Perfect base for chicken, shrimp, or veggies

  • Weeknight-ready and elegant enough for guests

🧄 Ingredients

  • 250 g spaghettini (or thin spaghetti)

  • 200 g PHILLY® cream cheese, softened

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • ½ cup milk (or pasta water)

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

  • Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)

🍳 Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghettini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Lower the heat and add PHILLY cream cheese. Stir gently until melted.

  4. Add milk (or pasta water) gradually, whisking until smooth and creamy.

  5. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

  6. Add cooked spaghettini to the sauce and toss until fully coated.

  7. Adjust consistency with extra pasta water if needed.

  8. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

🍗 Optional Add-Ins (Highly Recommended)

  • Grilled chicken slices

  • Sautéed mushrooms or spinach

  • Crispy bacon bits

  • Shrimp or smoked salmon

  • Red chili flakes for heat

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use low heat to prevent the cream cheese from separating

  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts best

  • For extra richness, add 1 tbsp olive oil before serving

🥗 Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • Garlic bread or focaccia

  • Simple green salad with lemon vinaigrette

  • Roasted vegetables

OTHER RECIPES

A great Philadelphia Cream Cheese recipe to try !

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Ingredients

* 300 g (1/3 of 900-g pkg.) spaghettini pasta, uncooked
* 1-1/4 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
* 1 Tbsp. flour
* 1/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
* 3 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Light Parmesan Grated Cheese, divided
* 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
* 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Instructions
Cook pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, beat broth and flour in medium saucepan with whisk until well blended. Add Philadelphia cream cheese spread, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan and nutmeg; cook 2 min. or until mixture comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly.
Drain pasta; toss with sauce in large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley...and the Philadelphia Cream Cheese is ready to serve,..enjoy it !
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