Pasta With Philadelphia Cream Cheese Recipe

Name: Pasta With Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup small penne pasta; 1 cup tri-color spiral pasta (rotini vegetable pasta); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup chopped small onion; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped small; 1 cup chopped chopped button mushroom; 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons pesto sauce (I use 2 cubes of homemade frozen pesto); 1/3 cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese (herb and vegetable); 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup small penne pasta
1 cup tri-color spiral pasta (rotini vegetable pasta)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped small onion
2 large garlic cloves, chopped small
1 cup chopped chopped button mushroom
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons pesto sauce (I use 2 cubes of homemade frozen pesto)
1/3 cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese (herb and vegetable)
1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1
In a large cooking pot or pasta pot, fill 3/4 full with hot water and bring to boil.
2
Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of salt and penne and rotini pasta.
3
Bring to boil and continue to cook uncovered for about 20 minutes or until el dente.
4
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan on medium-high heat add olive oil and butter.
5
Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often, but do not burn.
6
Add mushrooms, sweet red pepper, green pepper and stir fry for 4 minutes.
7
Add pesto, basil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, mix well to blend.
8
When pasta is cooked, drain well but reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water.
9
Add pasta and 1/4 cup of pasta water to the mixture in the frying pan and stir well to coat.
10
Add the cream cheese and stir well to coat the pasta.
11
Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup of pasta water to be used later if necessary.
12
Serve pasta immediately.
13
Refrigerate any unused portions. Cover with plastic wrap.
14
To re-warm the next day. Press parchment paper into a frying pan. Using scissors, cut the protruding parchment paper level with the top of the frying pan.
15
Add 1/4 cup of pasta water and the pasta and
16
stir to blend.
17
Cover the frying pan with a lid and heat the pasta on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
18
Serve hot.

757

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup small penne pasta, 1 cup tri-color spiral pasta (rotini vegetable pasta), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Philadelphia Cream Cheese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta With Philadelphia Cream Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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