Creamy Pasta and Tomato Sauce
A quick five-ingredient creamy tomato pasta features cream cheese for a rich twist on traditional spaghetti.
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Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, warm butter and olive oil, then add onion and cook until tender and slightly browned (5-6 minutes).
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Add pasta sauce, rinsed jar water, and canned tomatoes; simmer, stirring frequently.
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Cook spaghetti in the boiling water until al dente.
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A few minutes before the spaghetti finishes, whisk cream cheese into the simmering sauce until melted and creamy.
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Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the sauce in the skillet.
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Toss to coat, season with salt and pepper, and serve.