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Creamy Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
12 oz Pasta (such as Rigatoni, Rotini; or Mostaccioli)

1/4 cup Chopped fresh basil -or-

4 tsp Dried, crushed basil

2 Cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp Olive oil

1/2 package (8-oz) light cream cheese (e.g., Neufchatel)

1/2 cup Low-fat cottage cheese

1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup Dry white wine

1/4 cup Snipped parsley

1/3 cup Water

Preparation
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 1996 09:59:55 +0100



From: Sykes.Kaye@uniface.nl (Kaye Sykes)



Recipe By: BH&G Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Keep warm.



Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook basil and garlic in hot oil about 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Heat and stir till fairly smooth. Stir in wine, parsley, and water.



Cook uncovered for 3 minutes or till slightly thickened. Serve sauce over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.



Yield: 4 main-dish servings. Cal 258 / Fat 11g / Chol 20mg / Prot 12g / Carb 31g / Fiber 0g / Sodium 258mg



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