Whisks down, this is the easiest pasta sauce recipe ever! This easy sauce is made super easy with cream cheese, garlic, broth and seasonings with lots of melty parmesan cheese! And it’s just the right sauce for any shape of pasta!
Easy Cheesy Pasta Sauce
Make this velvety cheesy pasta sauce without flour or white wine—or any complicated steps! It’s ready to serve in just 20 minutes! A definite go-to sauce for any kind of pasta, but also a light sauce for proteins like chicken, pork, salmon, shrimp, or crab. Serve this multi-purpose cheesy pasta sauce as a dip for veggies, crackers, or breadsticks! Serving over pasta? Check out this guide on how to get perfect pasta every time!
What’s in Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce?
CREAM CHEESE Everyone will want to know the secret to this restaurant-level sauce that uses Philadelphia cream cheese in that iconic blue and grey box! FLAVORS Some seasonings like basil and onion powder, a little garlic, and parmesan cheese give this sauce its light consistency and mild but savory flavor. CHICKEN BROTH Feel free to use a carton or make Instant Pot Chicken Broth for use in so many recipes. Homemade chicken brother can be frozen in ice cubes to be defrosted as needed. VARIATIONS Amp up the add-ins by mixing in sauteed sliced mushrooms, diced tomatoes, chopped spinach or kale, spring peas, or sliced brussels sprouts!
How to Make Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce
It doesn’t get any easier than this:
Tips for Perfect Pasta Sauce
The key to a great sauce is making it super smooth! Make a thicker cheesy pasta sauce by stirring in heavy cream or sour cream, or make it thinner by stirring in some milk. Avoid using water as it will dilute the flavor. To speed up the cooking process and get a smooth sauce faster, set the cream cheese out about 30 minutes before using it.
How to Store
Keep leftover cream cheese pasta sauce in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 5 days. Freeze portions in zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside for up to 4 weeks. To add a creamy, cheesy flavor to mashed potatoes or soups, freeze cream cheese sauce in ice cube trays and pop one or two as needed!
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