Description
Smoked Cream Cheese Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the creamy richness of smoked cream cheese with perfectly cooked pasta and vibrant vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a comforting blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a meal that feels indulgent yet is simple enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 oz smoked cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta until al dente according to package instructions, then drain.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- 3. Add the chopped bell peppers and spinach to the skillet, cooking until softened (about three minutes).
- 4. Stir in the smoked cream cheese, mixing until melted and creamy.
- 5. Add the cooked penne pasta into the skillet, tossing everything together. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 6. Top with freshly grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg