Cream Cheese Pasta Bake
A cozy, creamy pasta bake loaded with cherry tomatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block cream cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, and reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Mix the cooked pasta, cream cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for about 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
You can assemble the dish ahead of time and store covered in the fridge. Adjust baking time if pasta is overcooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food, Italian, Vegetarian
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