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.”

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

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.