Spaghetti Sauce with Cream Cheese Salsa
Transform your pasta night with this irresistible Spaghetti Sauce with Cream Cheese Salsa, a creamy and vibrant twist on traditional Italian fare. This quick and easy recipe combines the bold flavor of tomato salsa with the velvety richness of cream cheese, creating a luscious sauce that clings perfectly to al dente spaghetti. Infused with garlic, onions, and a medley of dried herbs like oregano and basil, this dish strikes the perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a generous topping of grated Parmesan, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impromptu dinner gatherings. Perfectly comforting and undeniably flavorful, this creamy spaghetti sauce will be your new go-to recipe for pasta lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 cup Tomato salsa
- 120 grams Cream cheese
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the spaghetti cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic and finely dice the onion. Add them to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the tomato salsa, cream cheese, and vegetable broth. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Season the sauce with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Sprinkle in the fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, reserving a little for garnish, and toss again to combine.
Serve the spaghetti immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.0 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 141 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 3588 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.2 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 543 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2057 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
