Philadelphia Cream Cheese Sauce for Pasta
Craving comforting, flavorful pasta without the fuss? This one pot, 9 ingredient Cream Cheese Pasta is just the ticket! With the ideal balance of creamy richness and slightly tangy flavor, this recipe combines silky strands of pasta with a luscious, velvety Philadelphia cream cheese sauce kissed with garlic, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. Quick, easy, and super cheesy, this satisfying dish is the perfect busy weeknight meal or elegant dinner option.
If you’re a serial cheese lover or simply craving something savory and cheesy for dinner tonight, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you! This unpretentious cheesy cream cheese pasta recipe is perfect for your back pocket. You can serve this Philadelphia pasta as a weeknight meal for the whole family, or dish it up as a decadent, cozy meal perfect for a date night at home complete with a glass of bubbly.
- 3 TBS Unsalted Butter
- 1 large Shallot – small dice
- 3-4 Cloves Garlic – thinly sliced
- 1 ½ tsp Italian Seasonings
- ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – or more to taste
- To Taste Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper
- 1/3 Cup Dry White Wine – optional
- 3 Cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth (substitute: vegetable broth)
- 12 ounces Fettuccine
- 6 ounces Block-Style Cream Cheese – room temperature & cut into small cubes
- ¼ Cup Whole Milk – more or less, to taste
- 1 Cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese – plus more for garnish
- 3-4 TBS Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley – plus more for garnish