Description
A rich and creamy noodle dish that’s the epitome of comfort food, reminiscent of school cafeteria favorites. This easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and is perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the noodles in salted water until tender (7-9 minutes). Drain, reserving a bit of pasta water.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and cream cheese over medium heat until smooth. Add heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and stir.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked noodles and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Add a protein like grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
- Feel free to swap out heavy cream for half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg