Description
Smoked Cream Cheese Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the rich, smoky flavors of cream cheese with perfectly al dente pasta and fresh cherry tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe elevates your weeknight dinners or impresses guests with its creamy texture and vibrant colors. With minimal cooking time, this comforting meal is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 8 oz smoked cream cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until soft (3-4 minutes).
- 4. Lower the heat and stir in smoked cream cheese, gradually adding reserved pasta water until you achieve desired sauce consistency.
- 5. Combine drained pasta with the creamy mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or grated parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg