Tomato Pasta Sauce with Cream Cheese: Easy and Indulgent Recipe
A rich and creamy tomato pasta sauce recipe that’s simple to make and indulgent to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with basil, sugar, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve over your favorite pasta.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add red pepper flakes.
- This sauce pairs well with both short and long pasta shapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Tomato Pasta Sauce, Cream Cheese, Easy Recipe, Indulgent Recipe