Cream Cheese Noodles | Cream Cheese Pasta Recipe

Cream Cheese Noodles is a creamy and cheesy, rich and appetizing recipe that you should not miss to try if you are a noodles or pasta lover like us. Magic happens when noodles or pasta are combined with a creamy, cheesy sauce. Comfort food in the ultimate possible way.

Cream cheese pasta 

Cream cheese noodles can be served alone, as shown below, or with a side of mushroom, shrimp, chicken, or any veggies or meat of your choice.

Cream cheese makes your dish mouth-watering and palatable. Whenever I ask my husband what he likes for lunch or dinner, his answer is some simple-creamy pasta. He loves eating it, and I love preparing it for him. It's not only easy but so flavorful that as you toss the noodles/pasta in the creamy sauce, you start to snack on them. You cannot go wrong with this recipe

Very basic and minimal ingredients are required to prepare this delightful dish. You can use any pasta or noodles of your choice. I have used wide egg noodles today. I have even tried this recipe with different kinds of pasta, such as orzo, penne, spaghetti, angel hair, and farfalle, because this is one of my family's favorites and is prepared on demand. This recipe tastes good with everything. 

Start by melting butter and then add olive oil. Crush red chile and garlic cloves and saute till you get a nice aroma. Add cream cheese and let it soften. Next, add whole milk, followed by some marinara sauce to give a little tanginess. I like it a little spicy, so I have added red chile powder/cayenne powder. You can skip this and also add any fresh herbs of your choice, such as mint, parsley, basil, or cilantro. 

Finally, toss the cooked noodles in the sauce and some parmesan cheese, and you are done. This is not only simple but so satisfying. My mouth is watering as I write, and I am going to prepare it again soon - maybe later tonight!

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Ingredients

• 8 oz Noodles or pasta of your choice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 2 Garlic cloves chopped
• ½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper
• 4 oz Cream cheese
• 1 ½ cup Milk
• ½ cup Marinara sauce
• ½ teaspoon Red chile powder (cayenne powder)
• Black pepper powder to taste
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
• Salt to taste

How to make the best cream cheese pasta?

Boil noodles or pasta 

• Cook the noodles or any pasta of your choice according to the package instructions.
• Today, I have used wide egg noodles.

Cream cheese sauce for pasta 

• Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan. Add the garlic cloves and crushed red pepper.
• Once the garlic turns light golden in color, add cream cheese and reduce the heat to low.
• Once the cream cheese is halfway melted, add milk and stir it occasionally till the cream cheese has melted, and the sauce is relatively smooth.
• Add marinara sauce, red chile powder, and black pepper powder, and cook on medium heat for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Toss pasta with cream cheese sauce

• Finally, add the cooked noodles and parmesan cheese and toss till combined.
• Serve hot, and enjoy.

Tip:

• Add any herbs of your choice if desired.
• You can reserve some pasta water and use it at the end if you feel the sauce is too thick.

Some more easy pasta recipes

• Shrimp scampi pasta
• Fettuccine alfredo
• Broccoli garlic pasta
• Orzo pasta with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. 

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