Best 6 Cream Cheese Pasta Bake Recipes

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Cream cheese pasta bake is a comforting and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables, and it can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic baked pasta dish or something more unique and flavorful, there is a cream cheese pasta bake recipe out there for you. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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ONE-PAN BAKED CREAM CHEESE PASTA



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
3 cups penne pasta
2-1/2 cups boiling water
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine tomatoes, garlic, dry seasonings and 2 Tbsp. dressing in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Place block of cream cheese in center of tomato mixture.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until tomatoes are tender, stirring after 20 min.
  • Add pasta, boiling water and remaining dressing to ingredients in baking dish. Use back of spatula to gently press pasta into boiling water so most the pasta is covered with water. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 20 min. Remove baking dish from oven. Stir ingredients in baking dish; cover. Let stand 5 min.
  • Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g

CREAM CHEESE PASTA BAKE



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Whole wheat rotini with creamy tomato sauce and lots and lots of cheese. I adapted this recipe from ForTheMommas.

Provided by rlj8157

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb 93% lean ground beef
13 1/4 ounces whole wheat pasta (I prefer Rotini)
1 cup low-fat sour cream
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 large egg
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups Italian cheese blend, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cook pasta according to directions on the box, set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic until cooked through.
  • In a bowl, combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, and one egg. Blend thoroughly.
  • Add spaghetti sauce to the cheese mixture. Blend thoroughly.
  • Add one cup shredded Italian cheese. Mix together.
  • In a casserole dish, combine 13.25 oz (one box) whole wheat rotini, ground beef mixture, and sauce blend.
  • Top with remaining 1/2 cup Italian Cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE



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Fat-free cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar make this creamy casserole lower in fat and calories. It's a good way to get our kids to eat spinach in "disguise". -Carol Lepak of Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) no-salt-added tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk. Stir in spinach and oregano; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the picante sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the meat mixture and all of the spinach mixture. Top with remaining meat mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with olives and onions. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CREAM CHEESE SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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You probably have everything you need to make this pasta dish in your pantry right now. This can be made ahead of time and baked when you are ready. I love these kind of dishes. The pasta was really creamy and wonderful!

Provided by Jennifer Mount

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch garlic salt
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat and stir in spaghetti sauce.
  • Drain spaghetti and place in a bowl. Add cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. Stir until cream cheese is melted and spaghetti is thoroughly coated. Spread a small amount of meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking pan; put spaghetti on top and top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 462.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CREAMY PASTA BAKE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL



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One of my favorite midweek pasta bakes - my whole family loves it and there is not much prep. Once the pasta bake is in the oven, you can make a salad or set the table and then it's time to eat.

Provided by Julian

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 51m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch white sugar
1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 small bunch fresh basil, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent while penne is cooking, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce and tomato paste and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add cream and Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Stir some pasta cooking water into the sauce and add cooked penne. Remove from heat and stir in cherry tomatoes, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, and basil. Pour penne mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 779.8 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CREAMY VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE



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I found this recipe for this vegetable casserole, which is my husband Rory's favorite, in an old magazine I bought at a yard sale right after we got married. It has stood the test of time! It's a wonderful side dish for meat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1-3/4 cups frozen cauliflower, thawed and cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, onion, salt and pepper. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, noodles and 1/4 cup of cheese; mix gently. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. Broccoli, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes are popular choices, but you can use any vegetables that you like. Just make sure to chop them into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be sure to drain it al dente so that it doesn't become mushy when it's baked.
  • Use a creamy sauce. A creamy sauce will help to bind all of the ingredients together and make the dish more flavorful. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own by whisking together cream, milk, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Add some protein. Shredded chicken, ground beef, or sausage are all great additions to cream cheese pasta bake. If you're using chicken or beef, be sure to cook it thoroughly before adding it to the dish.
  • Don't forget the seasonings. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning are all classic seasonings that will add flavor to your cream cheese pasta bake. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese pasta bake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, cream cheese pasta bake is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful pasta dish, give this recipe a try!

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