March 15, 2023
Review RecipeCream Cheese Pasta Sauce

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This delicious cream cheese pasta sauce is sure to spice up your dinner rotation. This sauce is creamy, cheesy, and has plenty of flavor thanks to the seasonings, tangy parmesan, and broth, making it a great choice to dress up your favorite pasta any night of the week.

Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce Ingredients

You’ll need:
- 2 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves
- 8 ounces of cubed cream cheese
- 1½ cups reserved pasta water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, optional garnish
- 12 ounces cooked fettuccine (or any shape pasta)
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
BROTH: You can substitute vegetable broth for the starchy pasta water or chicken broth in this easy sauce.
BUTTER: You can substitute unsalted butter for the salted sweet cream butter. You can also substitute extra virgin olive oil for the butter in this creamy pasta sauce.
How to Make This Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
To speed up the cooking process and get a smooth sauce faster, set the block of cream cheese out about 30 minutes before using it.
STEP ONE: Add the butter to a deep-sided 10 to 12-inch skillet or 5 to 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt.
STEP TWO: Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic. Stirring often to ensure the garlic does not burn. Cook for 1 to 1½ minutes.
STEP THREE: Add the cream cheese and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the cream cheese has melted.
PRO TIP:
Be sure to stir constantly to keep the cream cheese from scorching.

STEP FOUR: Whisk in the reserved pasta water or broth, onion powder, oregano, kosher salt, and pepper. Continue whisking for another 3 to 5 minutes until completely incorporated and smooth.

STEP FIVE: Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the grated parmesan cheese. Continue whisking until the cheese is melted.
PRO TIP:
To help make your sauce extra creamy, allow your parmesan cheese to come to room temperature before adding it to the sauce.

STEP SIX: Add in the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Garnish with the fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

How To Serve
This sauce will take your pasta meal to the next level, and the whole family will love the rich flavor. It’s perfect for a quick dinner on a busy weeknight, along with garlic bread and a simple green salad or Caesar salad. You can also add the delicious sauce to cream soups and even add them to mashed potatoes to make them even creamier.
We have plenty more pasta dishes to add a bit of variety to your meal plan. Don’t forget to check out our bruschetta chicken pasta and shrimp alfredo.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers of this easy pasta dish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the leftover pasta sauce for up to 1 month. Allow the sauce to thaw overnight before reheating and serving.

With a handful of basic ingredients, you can whip up a creamy sauce full of savory flavor that is an excellent choice for an easy dinner. Add it to your favorite pasta, and you will have a winner on your hands that even the pickiest eater will enjoy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This easy pasta sauce with cream cheese recipe freezes well and can stay in the freezer for up to one month.
Fettuccine is recommended for this fantastic recipe because it is nice and broad, and the cheesy sauce clings to it well. If you prefer to use a different pasta, it will still taste amazing!
Sauteed vegetables would be delicious in this sauce. Try mushrooms, red peppers, onion, asparagus, and broccoli for great options.
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Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 8 ounces cubed cream cheese
- 1½ cups reserved pasta water, or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, optional garnish
- 12 ounces cooked fettuccine, or any shape pasta
Instructions
- Add the butter to a deep-sided 10 to 12-inch skillet or 5 to 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt.
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic. Stirring often to ensure the garlic does not burn. Cook for 1 to 1½ minutes.
- Add the cream cheese and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the cream cheese has melted. Be sure to stir constantly to keep the cream cheese from scorching.
- Whisk in the reserved pasta water or broth, onion powder, oregano, kosher salt, and pepper. Continue whisking for another 3 to 5 minutes until completely incorporated and smooth.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the grated parmesan cheese. Continue whisking until the cheese is melted.
- Add in the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Garnish with the fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To speed up the cooking process and get a smooth sauce faster, set the block of cream cheese out about 30 minutes before using it.
- Be sure to stir constantly to keep the cream cheese from scorching.
- To help make your sauce extra creamy, allow your parmesan cheese to come to room temperature before adding it to the sauce.
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