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5 from 3 votes

Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce

This rich cream cheese pasta sauce is the ideal choice the next time you want to whip up a flavorful pasta dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 861kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 861kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 2130mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2308IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 2mg