Creamy Tomato Pasta
Tender pasta in a gently simmered tomato and garlic sauce, finished with cream cheese for a smooth, comforting coating.
By PlatePatch · Recipe image is an illustration.
Dinner · 25 min total (15 min prep, 10 min cooking) · 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pasta
- 1 can Crushed tomatoes
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
How to make it
Some steps are brief. Read all directions first, check ingredient packaging for specific cooking instructions, and confirm doneness and food safety before serving.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook for the time on its package. Save half a cup of cooking water, then drain.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic.
- Put the tomatoes and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. Once gently bubbling, reduce the heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese over low heat until the sauce looks smooth.
- Add the pasta and stir gently. Add a little saved water if the sauce is too thick.
Check package directions, ingredient suitability and safe cooking temperatures before serving. Timings are estimates.
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