Everything Bagel Pasta
A creamy linguine pasta with a savory everything bagel seasoning twist, enriched with cream cheese and pecorino for a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 large stockpot for cooking pasta
- 1 large skillet for sautéing and making the sauce
Ingredients
- 16 ounces linguine pasta cooked
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup yellow onion diced (about 1 small)
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup pecorino romano cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine pasta according to package directions (9-11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sauté diced onions with everything bagel seasoning, salt, and pepper until onions are soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes until raw flour is no longer visible.
- Whisk reserved pasta water into the flour mixture carefully to avoid lumps.
- Add cream cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and smooth.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk, cooking the sauce for 3-5 minutes while whisking constantly until it thickens.
- Stir in grated pecorino romano cheese until combined.
- Add the cooked linguine to the sauce and toss well to coat thoroughly.
- Garnish with additional everything bagel seasoning and chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente for the best texture.
- Stir frequently while sautéing to prevent burning the spices and onions.
- Keep whisking constantly when cooking the sauce to maintain smooth creaminess and avoid lumps.