Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
252 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce
Description
The sauce starts by gently sautéing minced garlic in butter until fragrant, then dried basil and onion powder are added to build foundational flavors. Cubed cream cheese is melted into the mixture to create a thick, creamy base. Adding chicken broth gradually thins the sauce to a pourable consistency, simmering to develop flavor and achieve a slight thickening.
Once removed from heat, grated Parmesan cheese is stirred in, adding a sharp, salty note that balances the creaminess. Adjustments with salt and black pepper tailor the taste further. The sauce is then spooned generously over cooked pasta, resulting in a smooth, rich dish that highlights mild garlic and herb aromatics alongside the softness of cream cheese.
Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for several days or frozen for longer storage, making it a practical choice for making ahead or batch preparation. Reheating gently helps maintain its creamy texture without separation.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- ⅔ cup chicken broth or as needed
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- pasta for serving, cooked
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is boiling, cook garlic in butter in a saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add dried basil and onion powder. Whisk in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add chicken broth a little bit at a time and simmer 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese. Season with salt & pepper to taste and serve over pasta.
Notes
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Freeze sauce in zip-top bags for up to 4 weeks for convenient make-ahead use.
- Reheat sauce gently to preserve creamy texture and avoid curdling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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