Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana

Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • About This Recipe

    “This is a quick and easy weeknight pasta dish.”

    Ingredients

  • 12ounceswhole wheat rigatoni
  • 1/3 cupchopped fresh basil
  • 3garlic cloves, minced
  • 2tablespoonsolive oil( do not substitute)
  • 8ouncescream cheese
  • 1/2 cupcottage cheese
  • 1/3 cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cupdry white wine
  • 1/4 cupfresh parsley, snipped
  • 1/3 cup water or 1/3 cupvegetable broth
  • salt and black pepper, freshly ground
  • Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook basil and garlic in hot oil about 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat and add cream cheese, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese; stir until smooth.
  • Stir in white wine, parsley, and water (or vegetable broth, if using).
  • Cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Add pasta and mix until well coated.
  • Serve each dish garnished with fresh basil and additional freshly grated pamesan cheese if desired.
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