Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Tomato Pasta Sauce with Cream Cheese Recipe. A luscious blend of tomatoes, herbs, and cream cheese creates a velvety sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Additional:
- cooked pasta of choice (such as penne or spaghetti)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and seasonings: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Incorporate cream cheese: Reduce heat, add cream cheese, and stir until melted and sauce is creamy.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in Parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning, and toss with cooked pasta.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, consider blending it before adding the cream cheese.
- Enhance the dish with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or cooked sausage for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup sauce with pasta
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
