Cranberry Cream Cheese Pasta Recipe
The Cranberry Cream Cheese Pasta Recipe is a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta penne or fettuccine
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan optional
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Drain and set pasta aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter on medium heat.
- Add cranberries and cook until they soften.
- Stir in honey and cook for one minute.
- Lower heat and add cream cheese.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Pour in heavy cream slowly.
- Add salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Mix until sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss in cooked pasta and coat well.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for a bright flavor.
- Add cooked chicken for extra protein.
- Substitute cream with milk for lighter sauce.
- Toss sauce gently to coat pasta evenly.
- Sprinkle nuts for a crunchy texture.
- Reheat with a splash of milk if thickened.
- Use whole-wheat pasta for added fiber.