6 Delightful Pasta Recipes

Creamy Tomato Sauce Pasta(3 of 6)

Who doesn’t like pasta? Yes, no one, which is why it is the perfect dish to cook at a housewarming party. This creamy tomato sauce pasta recipe is quite simple, but it very creamy and delicious, and won’t disappoint your guests.

Ingredients

• Salt (as per your taste)
• Fresh ground pepper (as per your taste)
• 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese
• vegetable broth (2 cups)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• water (2 cups)
• Linguine or whole grain fettuccine (12 ounces)
• 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 large onion, sliced
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, or to taste

Preparation

1. In a large pot, combine water, onions, garlic, vegetable broth, basil leaves, pasta, salt and pepper.
2. Cover the lid and let the pasta cook over medium-high heat.
3. Once it comes to a boil, remove the lid and cook for 10 to 12 more minutes.
4. When the pasta is perfectly cooked and the liquid is almost absorbed, remove the pot from heat.
5. Fold in cream cheese and tomato sauce into the pot and mix well.
6. Now add grated parmesan cheese into the pot and add salt and pepper to taste.