Mom’s Yummy Cream Cheese Pesto Pasta Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Mom's Yummy Cream Cheese Pesto Pasta Sauce

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

415

Sugar

Fat

30g

Mom's Yummy Cream Cheese Pesto Pasta Sauce is a comforting and flavorful way to dress up your pasta. With its creamy texture and savory taste, this sauce is sure to become a favorite in your household. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some veggies like broccoli into your meal. This pasta sauce is easy to make and can be customized to your taste - add more garlic for a stronger flavor or use parsley instead of basil for a milder taste.

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, pulse the garlic, basil or parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and olive oil together until smooth.
2.	Stir in the cooked broccoli and cream cheese until well combined.
3.	Gradually add hot pasta water to the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.
4.	Toss the pasta with the sauce until it is evenly coated.

PROS

Mom’s Yummy Cream Cheese Pesto Pasta Sauce is a delicious way to enjoy your pasta.

With its creamy texture and flavorful taste, this sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in some veggies like broccoli!

CONS

This sauce is relatively high in calories and fat due to the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Mom’s Yummy Cream Cheese Pesto Pasta Sauce may not be the healthiest pasta sauce option, it does have some nutritional benefits.
Broccoli is a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K, while olive oil is a healthy source of monounsaturated fats.
Additionally, this sauce is a great way to add some flavor to your pasta which can help you eat more mindfully and enjoy your food.

	2 garlic cloves
	3/4 cup fresh basil or 3/4 cup parsley
	1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1/2 cup cooked broccoli
	250 ml light cream cheese
	hot pasta water