I’m so happy this works for you Jess! I agree, it’s very adaptable and leftovers make such a yummy lunch, I highly recommend it! Thanks so much for the great comments!❤️

Love that this doesn’t use heavy cream. I’m lactose intolerant but cream cheese isn’t a bother for me. Finally a delicious creamy pasta I can eat! I also love how adaptable it is to whatever you have on hand. It’s a great way to use up leftovers or produce before it spoils.

Hi Charlene, I think half and half (or preferably heavy cream) would be okay since there is just 2 oz. of cream cheese in the recipe. It won’t be quite as thick but the longer the sauce simmers, the thicker it will get!

Hey Deb, I think mozzarella cheese would make a good substitute! I also have this Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta recipe that incorporates chicken and there’s no cream cheese! 🙂

I am so happy that you loved it as much as we do Tim!!! I agree, there is something magical about that cream cheese in that tomato sauce!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I really appreciate it!! -Stephanie

This recipe is amazing! My wife and I were licking our pasta bowls when were finished. I made the recipe as published; cream cheese in tomato sauce is my new spirit animal. I have a finicky eater to cook for sometime and would sub crushed tomatoes for the diced tomatoes.

lol, that’s so funny your kids gave you a grade 😂, glad they’re holding you accountable lol. I’m so happy this was a hit, thank so much for the great comments and review!

In reply to Stephanie.

Delicious! Needed something easy and using ingredients I had. Saw this on Instagram and decided to try it. I threw in some leftover grilled chicken. My kids had seconds and “gave” me an A😉