Description
Tomato pasta sauce with cream cheese is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a delightful mix of tangy and creamy flavors in every bite. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich, luscious sauce that clings perfectly to your favorite pasta. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish creates an inviting atmosphere filled with mouthwatering aromas. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this deliciously satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can crushed tomatoes)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook until thickened (10-15 minutes). Taste for seasoning.
- Lower heat and add cream cheese; stir until fully melted and creamy.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and toss with sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg