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Cream Cheese Baked Pasta

Perfect for busy weeknights, this simple cream cheese baked pasta is a delicous comforting meal that everyone will love!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: kizactivelife

Ingredients

  • 2 punnets of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small brown onion diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp mixed dried herbs
  • 225 g cream cheese
  • Salt/pepper
  • 1 large handful of baby spinach
  • 225 g Pasta of choice
  • Fresh basil to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°c.
  • In a large baking dish add the cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, seasonings and olive oil. Give it a mix and place the cream cheese in the centre.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until the cream cheese is golden.
  • Cook pasta of choice
  • Once cooked squish down the tomatoes and mix all together. Add the baby spinach and mix until wilted.
  • Finally add in the pasta and mix.
  • Serve with fresh basil and enjoy!

Notes

To make this more of a balanced meal I love to serve it with chicken!