Cream Cheese Pasta Bake
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Cream Cheese Pasta Bake, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make casserole blends rich cream cheese with sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and savory herbs to create an irresistible sauce that envelops your favorite pasta. With minimal preparation time and one-dish convenience, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Customize it by adding fresh spinach or cooked chicken for an extra protein boost. Serve it hot with garlic bread or a crisp salad to complete the meal. Enjoy a comforting dish that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz. cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 small white onion, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz. full-fat cream cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 8 oz. pasta of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In an oven-safe casserole dish, combine cherry tomatoes, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Nestle the cream cheese in the center of the mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Once baked, smash the tomatoes with a spoon and mix into the cream cheese until creamy.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then add cooked pasta and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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