Dirty Martini Cream Sauce Spaghetti
Dirty Martini Cream Sauce Spaghetti wraps al dente strands in a velvety blend of cream cheese and Parmesan, lifted with lemon zest and a whisper of gin or vodka. Briny Castelvetrano olives and olive brine provide a martini-like tang, while black pepper and blue cheese garnish add depth. Serve for a chic weeknight dinner or a fun date-night twist on classic pasta.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dirty Martini Cream Sauce Spaghetti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until tender but still slightly firm, about 12 minutes. Reserve about a cup of the pasta water. Drain the spaghetti.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and olives and sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Carefully stir in the gin and keep stirring until most of the alcohol cooks off. Add the butter. After the butter melts, add the olive brine, pasta water, and cream cheese, and whisk until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in a bit more pasta water.
- 4
Season the sauce with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and lemon zest.
- 5
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until evenly coated. Serve with blue cheese crumbles, parsley, and additional lemon zest if desired.
- Calories 412.0 kcal High 21%
- Protein 10.99 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 51.73 g 19%
- Total Fat 18.01 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 6.14 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.91 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 592.37 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 6.2 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 3.56 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 125.05 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 212.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 124.71 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 20.77 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Dirty Martini Cream Sauce Spaghetti is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Castelvetrano Olives, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 412.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dirty Martini Cream Sauce Spaghetti made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Castelvetrano Olives, Cream Cheese, Crumbled Blue Cheese. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dirty Martini Cream Sauce Spaghetti?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 412.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dirty Martini Cream Sauce Spaghetti easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Dirty Martini Cream Sauce Spaghetti healthy?
- Dirty Martini Cream Sauce Spaghetti has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 412.0 calories and 10.99 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 592.37 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.14 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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