Description
This creamy tomato pasta sauce combines the richness of cream cheese with the tanginess of tomatoes, creating a delicious and easy sauce for your pasta dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of canned crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
- Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Tomato Pasta Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Tomato Sauce