Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce Recipe

Transform your weeknight dinner with this ridiculously easy and creamy pasta sauce! Inspired by a friend's recipe, this versatile sauce is ready in just 35 minutes and can be customized to your liking. Add shrimp, crab, grilled chicken, or your favorite veggies for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delightful family gathering, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 392.3 kcal

Protein 12g

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Ingredients for Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce

Green Onion
Garlic Cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices bacon, diced
Mushroom
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup sour cream
Fresh Ground Black Pepper

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How to Make Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Stir in diced bacon and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.
Pour in cream of mushroom soup and stir to combine.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is heated through and creamy. Do not boil.
Cook your pasta according to package directions.
Serve the creamy sauce over your cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh herbs or your favorite toppings (e.g., parmesan cheese, additional bacon).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

85g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce?

Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce?

Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce has approximately 392.3 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 56 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce?

The key ingredients for Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce are Green Onion, Garlic Cloves, Olive Oil, Bacon, Mushroom, Cream Of Mushroom Soup. See the full list with measurements above.