Made with AI
Creamy Cheesy Garlic Noodles
Ingredients
- whole wheat spaghetti250 g
- olive oil1 tablespoon
- garlic, minced4 cloves
- low-fat milk200 ml
- light cream cheese60 g
- grated parmesan cheese60 g
- chopped parsley1 tablespoon
- black pepper1 teaspoon
- salt1 teaspoon
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 3
Lower the heat and add the low-fat milk to the skillet. Stir in the light cream cheese and whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 4
Add the grated parmesan cheese and continue stirring until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- 5
Season the sauce with black pepper and salt. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- 6
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss well to coat the noodles evenly with the creamy cheesy garlic sauce.
- 7
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan and black pepper if desired.
