Mom's Yummy Cream Cheese Pesto Pasta Sauce
Experience the ultimate comfort food with Mom's Yummy Cream Cheese Pesto Pasta Sauce, a velvety, flavor-packed recipe that combines rich cream cheese, fragrant pesto, and savory Parmesan into a truly indulgent dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this quick and easy pasta sauce comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a go-to option for busy home cooks. The combination of garlic, black pepper, and a splash of reserved pasta water ensures a perfectly creamy and smooth texture that clings to every strand of pasta. Garnished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil, this luscious sauce transforms your favorite noodles into a restaurant-quality masterpiece. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with flavor, it's a dish your family will ask for again and again!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup pesto sauce
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 lb cooked pasta
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest. Set the pasta aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to fully melt and become slightly bubbly.
Step 3
Add the cream cheese to the skillet, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spatula or wooden spoon. Stir continuously as the cream cheese begins to melt and soften.
Step 4
Once the cream cheese is mostly smooth, gradually whisk in the milk until fully incorporated, creating a rich and creamy base.
Step 5
Stir in the pesto sauce, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue to mix until the sauce is smooth and evenly green from the pesto.
Step 6
Slowly pour in the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and create a silky texture. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or Parmesan cheese if desired.
Step 9
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1064.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2758.0 |
| Total Fat 205.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 82.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.7g | |
| Cholesterol 344.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3376.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 169.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.0g | |
| Protein 63.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 58.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 907.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 990.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories