Everything Bagel Pasta

• servings: 2 servings
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp. butter

1/2 c. panko or homemade coarse bread crumbs

1/2 tbsp. flaky sea salt

1/2 tbsp. dried garlic flakes

1/2 tbsp. dried onion flakes

1/2 tbsp. black sesame seeds

1/2 tbsp. white sesame seeds

1/2 tbsp. poppy seeds

4 c. water

2 tsp. kosher salt

8 oz. short pasta, such as fusilli corti bucati

5 oz. cream cheese

Thinly sliced chives, for garnish

Directions

In a small skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add in bread crumbs and flaky sea salt and stir until toasted and golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add in dried garlic, dried onion, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds, stirring until well-combined, 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring water and salt to a boil. Add in pasta and let cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.

Return pot to low heat. Add in ½ cup reserved pasta water and cream cheese, whisking until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add in cooked pasta and toss in sauce to coat evenly. If a thinner sauce is desired, gradually add in remaining pasta water until ideal consistency is achieved.

Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning bread crumbs and chives before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 868
• Total Fat: 36 g
• Saturated Fat: 19 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 87 mg
• Sodium: 1635 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 105 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6 g
• Total Sugars: 8 g
• Protein: 24 g