Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Tomato Pasta Sauce with Cream Cheese recipe. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Tomato Pasta Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additions:
- 4 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in crushed tomatoes, herbs, seasoning. Simmer for 10–15 mins.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add Parmesan if desired.
- Serve: Pour over cooked pasta. Garnish and enjoy!
Notes
- This sauce goes well with penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti.
- For added protein, consider mixing in cooked ground turkey or sausage.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (sauce only)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
