Pasta con Nutella, an easy dessert of chocolate tube pasta filled with nutella and cream cheese drizzled with chocolate liqueur sauce. Different but yummy!
Can you believe I have never tasted Nutella until now? Time to give it a taste test. I really like hazelnuts and I must say that I do like the taste of this dark, nutty spread. Now is the time to use that packet of chocolate tube pasta sitting in the pantry to make this Pasta con Nutella.
This tube pasta is about an inch in diameter and stuffing it appears to be the way to go. Not wanting to run to the store again, I combined the Nutella with some cream cheese I had in the fridge. If you are going to the store, I suggest getting some mascarpone cheese as it would do really well here. The filling was rich and creamy with a slight alcoholic taste coming from the milky white chocolate liqueur. The Nutella provided the sweetness and a nutty flavor. Do give it a try.
The only cooking involved here is boiling the pasta. Here is what you need to put this dessert together.
Pasta con Nutella, an easy dessert of chocolate tube pasta filled with nutella and cream cheese drizzled with chocolate liqueur sauce. Different but yummy!
- 12 large chocolate tube pasta (1-inch diameter and 1½-inch lengths)
- 8 oz light cream cheese (226g)
- 1/3 cup Nutella
- 4 tbsp white chocolate liqueur
- Toasted sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar
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Boil chocolate pasta for about 12 to 14 minutes or per packaging instruction. Remove, rinse under cold water, drain.
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In a medium sized bowl, mix Nutella and cream cheese with a fork until well combined. Transfer to a sandwich bag. Cut off a corner of the bag.
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Pipe Nutella and cream cheese mixture into pasta tubes.
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Place three filled chocolate pasta on a dish. Drizzle with one tablespoon chocolate liqueur. Garnish with toasted almond slices and powdered sugar. Repeat with the remaining pasta.
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
Haruna says
January 19, 2011 at 2:49 pmWOW! This sounds so rich! Sure to bust some New Year diet resolutions out there! 😀 😀
Belinda @zomppa says
January 19, 2011 at 3:58 pmWhoa. This really is pasta with Nutella. I think you’re my hero.
Anncoo says
January 19, 2011 at 4:42 pmPasta with Nutella?? This sounds so good, I don’t mind having this before my diet 🙂
lequan says
January 19, 2011 at 4:55 pmBiren, you have used many of my favorites here. I love Nutella, chocolate (pasta), and cream cheese. So smart to combine Nutella with cream cheese as I find Nutella a bit too sweet on it’s own. As for the white chocolate liqueur, never tried, but would absolutely love to as I’m a big Bailey’s fan. Amazing concoction my friend!
rebecca says
January 19, 2011 at 5:28 pmwow this is amazing 🙂 so creative all the best for the competition and thanks for the kind word on baking lol
torviewtoronto says
January 19, 2011 at 6:07 pmdelicious looks very good haven’t had chocolate pasta before
Hyosun Ro says
January 19, 2011 at 6:40 pmI love Nutella, and your pasta idea is so creative. Hope you win!
denise @ quickies on the dinner table says
January 19, 2011 at 6:56 pmOh wow!! This is like cannoli on steroids LOL I LOVE it!!! Did I ever tell you I’m a Nutella junkie? I practically lived on Nutella sandwiches the first 10 years of my life 😉 The presentation is so elegant – like a 5 star restaurant plate. Hope you ace the competition and hang in there till December!!
So glad you’ve finally had a taste of Nutella – chocolate heaven!
Biren says
January 19, 2011 at 7:30 pmHaha! That’s too funny! It has always been peanut butter when I was a kid. I don’t know where Nutella was all my life until now. I do love it. Did you know it is great on those cream crackers. I hope I won’t try to make up for lost time or it’ll show on my hips and waist…lol!
Reeni says
January 19, 2011 at 8:24 pmWow Biren! This is one gorgeous and incredibly delicious looking dessert! It’s a showstopper. I love the chocolate tube pasta – have never seen anything like it before. I’m glad you were inspired to try Nutella. Thank you for entering!
Victoria says
January 19, 2011 at 9:47 pmI love the idea of dessert pasta, but have never had the chance to try it myself! Great idea for using Nutella, I’m so glad you finally got to try it. Isn’t it amazing?
elisabeth@foodandthriftfinds says
January 19, 2011 at 10:23 pmHi Biren-This is the most unusual pasta dessert I have ever seen, that it’s not only beautiful, but certainly unique and delicious with the Nutella!
Thanks for sharing!
Cookin' Canuck says
January 19, 2011 at 10:28 pmWhat a fun idea! For someone who had never tasted Nutella before, you came up with an idea that would definitely do it justice.
penny aka jeroxie says
January 19, 2011 at 10:55 pmChocolate tube pasta! OMG… I love it.
Jeannie says
January 19, 2011 at 10:57 pmSweet pasta? This is looks interesting and also fattening lol! Bet they are a hit with your boys! I know my boys would love these too but not good for my diet!
Sommer @ ASP says
January 19, 2011 at 11:35 pmDear me, chocolate pasta! I’ve got to find that ASAP!
Cakewhiz says
January 20, 2011 at 12:59 amChocolate pasta? Really! God has heard my prayers! Lol. I have to get my hands on a bag of those!
They must have tasted so good filled with nutella.
MaryMoh says
January 20, 2011 at 2:13 amWow…a sweet pasta or pasta dessert! Looks pretty and delicious. Can’t believe what I see 😀 Biren, that’s so creative. I love it.
Sharon says
January 20, 2011 at 3:23 amWow pasta with nutella? This is a new one! Looks great though! And I love nutella. Anything that is chocolate hazelnut, I LOVE it. I would totally love eating this, I bet it tastes delish!
Mina Joshi says
January 20, 2011 at 3:31 amYou may have started a trend here!! Great idea. Love the snaps.
Suchitra says
January 20, 2011 at 4:22 amBiren, this looks delicious and inviting!
tigerfish says
January 20, 2011 at 4:34 amSay again you are not big on desserts?! You just made some interesting ones
Nourhan @ Miss Anthropist's Kitchen says
January 20, 2011 at 8:52 amThis is CRAZY! What an awesome idea…thanks so much for sharing! 😀
kitchen flavours says
January 20, 2011 at 9:03 amWhat a lovely dessert! I have never seen a chocolate pasta before! Wow, now must really keep my eyes open for this! Good luck in the challenge!
sarah says
January 20, 2011 at 9:32 amBeautiful clicks..
Nice recipe..looks yummy yumm!!
Faith says
January 20, 2011 at 9:43 amThis is so beautiful, creative, and of course delicious! We are Nutella lovers in my house and this would surely be a new favorite!
Joanne says
January 20, 2011 at 12:58 pmI dont’ know whether to kiss you or hit you. These look amazing. Addictive. Sigh.
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
January 20, 2011 at 3:02 pmI just gave a deep sigh of contentment and I never got to take a bite. It just looks so darn good. What an amazing creation, Biren. Thanks so much for coming up with it and passing it along. Wow.
Medifast Coupons says
January 20, 2011 at 9:12 pmThis may be the most inventive thing to come across! What a unique dessert and some great flavours going on here. A definte must try!
Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner says
January 21, 2011 at 8:59 amThere are no words to describe how AWESOME that is. I want to eat that right this second.
I have to try this immediately!
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
5 Star Foodie says
January 21, 2011 at 12:44 pmWow, what a treat – the chocolate pasta with the delicious filling of nutella sounds amazing, and I love the addition of that white chocolate liqueur!
Namitha says
January 21, 2011 at 12:56 pmWow..that’s innovative…Looks awesome !
Patty says
January 21, 2011 at 2:56 pmHi Biren, Thanks for the comment about your blog design!
I have never tried chocolate pasta, how intriguing! I like your creativity using the Nutella inside the pasta, it really is attractive. Good luck being the top dessert warrior;-)
Magic of Spice says
January 21, 2011 at 2:58 pmOh my is this ever wonderful…I like the mix with cream cheese, add a bit a a bight I imagine…Gorgeous!
melissa @ cooketteonline.blogspot.com says
January 21, 2011 at 9:01 pmthey did not teach us about chocolate pasta in italy! very cool!!!
Momma Cupcake says
January 22, 2011 at 1:54 pmGenius! See…even dinner can be sweet! I wonder what my husband would think of that lol. Very unique!
Please make sure that you have the prize list up. Just copy and paste it. It’s the way we say thank you to the people donating prizes.
Jackie (Phamfatale.com) says
January 25, 2011 at 2:36 pmVery creative! I never thought you could serve pasta for dessert! Where can I find these delicious chocolate pasta?
Biren says
January 26, 2011 at 11:21 amHi Jackie, thanks for visiting! I found this pasta at Homegoods around Christmas time but have not seen it since. The pasta is a product of Italy and is made by Borgo de’ Medici. I am sure someone here in the US must carry them.
The Food Hunter says
February 4, 2011 at 3:01 pmWhat a great idea!!
Hannah says
February 13, 2011 at 9:12 amI’ve always been a bit unsure about the whole concept of “dessert pasta”, but when you dress them up like that- Wow! I’m now a believer, they look amazing.