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10 Minute Pasta Sauce made with Cream Cheese!

Serve this easy pasta dinner as a side dish or main dish with the added protein and veggies of your choice. Either way, your family is going to love this quick and easy homemade creamy white sauce.

Quick and easy cream cheese pasta sauce recipe.

Calling all cream cheese lovers! If you’re a fan of Alfredo, this white sauce is very similar only the heavy whipping cream is replaced with cream cheese making for a thick and heavenly sauce that can be tossed with pasta or zucchini noodles. It’s also wonderful as a dipping sauce for bread or chicken!

Easy pasta dinner idea! How to make a yummy pasta sauce with cream cheese. Similar to Alfredo but easier to make with just a few basic ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked pasta (any kind)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • salt, pepper, and other seasonings of choice

Easy spaghetti dinner made with a yummy cream cheese pasta sauce your kids will love! A quick family dinner recipe that can be served as a side dish or main dish with added meat.

Optional Add-Ins

Sausage, chicken, steak, shrimp, bacon, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, broccoli, asparagus, brussels sprouts, bell peppers, peas, or any of your favorite seasonal vegetables. You can also spice this dish up with cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes!

Easy Cream Cheese Pasta

This delicious and versatile homemade creamy pasta sauce is a family favorite for dinner! Serve it as a a rich side dish or toss in some meat and veggies to make a complete meal. It's quick and easy to make with just a few basic ingredients and your picky eaters will ask you to make it again and again!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: cream cheese, easy recipes, pasta dinner
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked pasta (any kind)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, Italian, cajun, etc.)

Instructions

  • Cook and drain the pasta according to the package instructions. Be sure to RESERVE 1-2 cups of the pasta water before draining.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and lightly sauté the garlic for a minute.
  • Add the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of pasta water to the pan. Whisk for a few minutes until the cream cheese completely melts and a sauce forms. Do not over cook! It's done as soon as it reaches a sauce consistency without clumps.
  • Add the grated parmesan and whisk everything together. Season to taste with salt, pepper, cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, parsley, onion powder, etc. Make it your way! Go easy on the salt as the parmesan is already loaded with salt. I always do a little taste test before adding the pasta.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan and use tongs to completely coat with sauce. If it's too thick, you can add a bit more pasta water.

Notes

  • This easy pasta recipe can be served as a side dish or main dish! Toss it with the optional meats and veggies of your choice such as sausage, chicken, steak, shrimp, bacon, mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, etc. 
  • Spice this creamy pasta sauce up with cajun seasoning, cayenne, jalapenos, or red pepper flakes. 

So yummy and easy to make in less than 10 minutes! Ingredients needed to make this yummy homemade sauce: cream cheese, butter, parmesan, garlic, pasta water, and the seasoning of your choice. Toss with your favorite pasta for the ultimate comfort food! We love it with chicken or sausage with broccoli. My picky kids go crazy for this easy pasta recipe! So tasty and quick to make!

Easy vegetarian pasta dinner recipe made with a yummy cream cheese sauce that only takes 10 minutes to make! This fast and simple meal is kid friendly, filling, and can be served as a side dish or main dish. If you're looking for easy pasta recipes to make at home for your family, try this delicious cream cheese sauce made with just a few basic ingredients! Your picky eaters are going to love it! It's vegetarian but you can also toss in some sausage, chicken, steak, or veggies.

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