2 Ingredient Creamy Pasta Sauce

2 Ingredient Creamy Pasta Sauce? You say! This sauce is the best because you will use your favorite marinara sauce, and adding cream cheese takes it to a whole new level.

Pasta dishes are always a lifesaver because they are quick to make. It can be made into the missing side dish or the main dish. Pasta is my go-to whenever I’m out of options on what to make for dinner.

Why make this recipe?

• It makes a great weeknight meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. The only part that takes the longest is cooking the pasta.
• This recipe has become a family favorite, and I’m sure it will also become your family favorite.
• It’s a delicious meal that requires few ingredients is inexpensive, and can feed many at once.

Tips on cooking pasta

• Make sure you have plenty of water so there is room for the pasta to expand.
• You must add salt to your water; it’s the easiest way to flavor your pasta.
• Add a bay leaf; adding a bay leaf takes your pasta to a whole new level.

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• Easy Caesar Pasta Salad
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Let’s start making 2 Ingredient Creamy Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• Marinara sauce– Here, use your favorite jar of marinara sauce.
• Cream cheese
• Pasta– I used penne pasta for this recipe, but you can use any pasta you like best.
• Salt– Add salt to the water when cooking the pasta.
• Bay leaf– Add to pasta when cooking. The bay leaf gives the pasta a great flavor.

Instructions

1. Begin with cooking pasta according to the package. Take it to the next level by adding salt and a bay to your water.
2. Place the marinara sauce and cream cheese in a 2-quart pot over medium heat. Heat through until the cream cheese has melted, about 5 to 10 minutes. 
3. When the pasta is done, drain the water, return the pasta to the pot, and add the sauce. Give it a good mix, and top it with parmesan cheese.

How to store and reheat?

• Any remaining store in an airtight container and in the refrigerator for 2-4 days.
• When reheating the pasta, add about a tablespoon of milk. You can reheat it over the stovetop or microwave.

2 Ingredient Creamy Pasta Sauce

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• Author: semiscratched
• Total Time: 28 minutes
• Yield: 4 people 1x

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Who would not want to know how to make a Creamy Pasta Sauce with only 2 Ingredients? It’s creamy, easy, and can be made whenever you’re short on time.

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Ingredients

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• 1 pound pasta (use your favorite paste shape)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1–2 bay leaf
• 1 24 oz jar Marinara sauce (use your favorite sauce )
• 1 8 oz package cream cheese

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Instructions

1. Begin with cooking pasta according to the package. Take it to the next level by adding salt and a bay to your water.
2. Place the marinara sauce and cream cheese in a 2-quart pot over medium heat. Heat through until the cream cheese has melted, about 5 to 10 minutes. 
3. When the pasta is done, drain the water, return the pasta to the pot, and add the sauce. Give it a good mix, and top it with parmesan cheese. 

Notes

• Any remaining store in an airtight container and in the refrigerator for 2-4 days.
• When reheating the pasta, add about a tablespoon of milk. You can reheat it over the stovetop or microwave.

• Prep Time: 3 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
• Cuisine: American