Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

a creamy take on an Italian classic

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

438
Calories
20.1g
Fat
116mg
Cholesterol
206mg
Sodium
48.5g
Carbohydrate
15.8g
Protein
Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

Recipe Description

This Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti is my take on the Italian classic “Cacio e Pepe” which is a very simple pasta dish which is made using only black pepper, cheese and pasta. I take the recipe a bit further by including heavy cream and some garlic, but this is still a very simple pasta recipe. I occasionally add extra ingredients like strips of smoked salmon or crispy fried bacon, but to be honest, it tastes great just as it is.

While some spaghetti is cooking, I prepare the sauce by frying some garlic and adding cream and broth. Then I add the cooked pasta, cheese and season well. To serve, I place the pasta in bowls and sprinkle with chives.

To make my Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the pasta

    10 min
    Step 1 - Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

    Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. When the spaghetti is al dente drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil

    1 min
    Step 2 - Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

    While the pasta is cooking, pour the oil into a large pan or skillet and heat over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Fry garlic and add cream

    2 min
    Step 3 - Creamy Three-Cheese SpaghettiStep 3 - Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

    Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minutes until it is fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, broth, and ½ cup of the reserved pasta water.

  4. 4

    Stir in the spaghetti

    3 min
    Step 4 - Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

    Add the spaghetti to the sauce and stir well. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Stir in cheese

    5 min
    Step 5 - Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

    Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in parmesan cheese. Mix well and add some more of the pasta water until sauce reaches the consistency you like. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 6 - Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

    Serve in large bowls. Sprinkle some chopped chives on top to garnish.

This Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti takes classic cacio e pepe to a new level of creaminess! If you try this recipe, please leave a comment below and make sure you tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Izzy
April 27, 2025
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Super creamy and delish! Love it!

James Parker
June 16, 2024
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Superb!

Val
October 1, 2023
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OMG, this Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti is fab! Made it on a lazy Sunday, and it hit the spot like no other dish. Total game-changer, thanks a ton!

Ollie
April 24, 2023
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Super cheesy goodness! Making this with my wife was a blast! The flavors blended so perfectly, and I even snuck in some crispy bacon—it was a huge hit. Easy to make and super delicious!

Zara
April 21, 2023
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Yo, this Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti is just wow! So easy to whip up after a long day, and it totally becomes a fave. My friends were impressed, and I felt like a pro. Seriously delicious!

Fiona
January 13, 2023
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Super cheesy goodness! Made this for my husband’s birthday, and he couldn't get enough. It's rich, simple, and just wow! I added some bacon, and it was a hit. Highly recommend this dish!

Walter Johnson
July 13, 2022
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Epic!

Jane Doe
April 28, 2021
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Superb creamy goodness.

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