Creamy Cheesy Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Cheesy Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Dry Pasta, Any Shape (penne Or Raddiatore Works Best!); 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 4 Tablespoons Basil; 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 8 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Milk; 4 Tablespoons Parsley; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese; 1 dash Salt

Servings: persons

2 cups Dry Pasta, Any Shape (penne Or Raddiatore Works Best!)
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
4 Tablespoons Basil
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
8 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese
2 Tablespoons Milk
4 Tablespoons Parsley
1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese
1 dash Salt

1
Cook dry pasta according to directions on package, and set aside.
2
Place olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, cayenne, and basil into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
3
Stirring constantly, cook for 1 minute.
4
Gradually add in cream cheese and ricotta cheese.
5
Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and combined (about 3 minutes).
6
Add milk, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and salt.
7
Stir and continue cooking over medium heat for 1 minute.
8
Serve over cooked pasta.
9
Serving suggestions: great with grilled chicken seasoned with basil and cayenne pepper as a main dish, or as a side dish with steak or seafood!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Dry Pasta, Any Shape (penne Or Raddiatore Works Best!), 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cheesy Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Cheesy Pasta

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