You can actually make cream pasta at home much easier than you might think.

The cream sauce is not tangy like tomato sauce and has very little spiciness, making it a great match for kids who enjoy smooth and savory flavors.

The sauce clings to the pasta, creating a soft texture that makes each bite enjoyable.

When you eat cream pasta at a restaurant, it often has seafood and costs over $20, and with tips, it can add up. But making it at home means you can use plenty of ingredients and save money, which is much more satisfying.

Especially, the cream sauce wraps around vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms, which kids might not usually eat, making it a great option for picky eaters.

How to Make Cream Pasta

First, boil spaghetti in salted water for about 5 minutes.

If you cook it too long, it can get mushy when you stir it with the sauce, so it's best to undercook it slightly.

Also, don't discard the pasta water; make sure to save about a cup.

This pasta water will enhance the flavor of the sauce.

Heat olive oil and sauté garlic first to release its aroma.

Once the garlic is fragrant, add onion and shiitake mushrooms and sauté slowly to bring out their sweetness.

Then, add shrimp and bacon and sauté together.

When the shrimp turns pink, add the reserved pasta water and bring it to a boil to blend the flavors into the broth.

Now, add heavy cream and milk, and once it starts to boil, stir in the egg yolk until well combined.

If you add the egg white, it changes the flavor. So, even though it's a bit of a hassle, using just the yolk makes the sauce much smoother and richer.

Once the sauce is simmering, season with salt and pepper, then add the cooked spaghetti and mix well to finish.

Sometimes, people in Korea don't have heavy cream at home, right? Even if you buy it, it often goes unused and spoils.

In that case, you can substitute with cream cheese that you have at home.

Add a bit more milk and slowly melt the cream cheese to create a rich cream sauce.

However, cream cheese is thicker and has a stronger flavor than heavy cream, so it's best to add it gradually to adjust the taste.

You can also use sliced cheese, but it will change the flavor a bit.

The cheese flavor will be stronger, and the sauce may become a bit heavier.

Still, in a pinch, it makes a perfectly good substitute.

At the end, sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper to enhance the flavor.

Adding a bit of parsley on top makes it look nice, and the family will really enjoy it.

Cream pasta isn't a dish that requires specific ingredients.

You can use chicken instead of shrimp, or just load it up with mushrooms for a lighter taste.

Using ingredients you have in the fridge, you can make a delicious meal without any pressure, so try making it for your weekend menu.

You'll understand why cream pasta often appears on our dinner table on weekends! ^^*