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Pesto pasta


 Pesto pasta recipe in the pasta category

 Recipe ingredients:

  • 12 ounces pasta, rotini or rigatoni
  • 4 teaspoons dried basil, crushed or 1/4 cup fresh, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup light cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup snipped parsley
  • 1/3 cup water


 Recipe method:

  • Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil in saucepan or skillet. Add basil and garlic and cook about 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat and add cream cheese, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. Heat and stir until fairly smooth. Stir in with parsley and water.
  • Cook uncovered 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve over pasta.

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