Creamy Double-Cheese Sauce with Pasta

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1 pound(s) pasta
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup(s) whole milk
• 4 ounce(s) lowfat cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan (1 oz)
• Pinch freshly grated or ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking liquid, drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the cream cheese, Parmesan and nutmeg and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss with the pasta, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid if the pasta seems dry.