Creamy Pesto Pasta

Recipe Ingredients

12 oz	340g	Pasta - (such as rigatoni, rotini,
		OR mostaccioli)
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped fresh basil - or 4tsp dried, crushd
2		Garlic - minced
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
1/2		Light cream cheese - (e.G., (8 oz) neufchatel)
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Low-fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup	48g / 1.7oz	Grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup	78ml	Dry white wine
1/4 cup	59ml	Snipped parsley
1/3 cup	78ml	Water

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
BHandG

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