Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana

Name: Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat rigatoni; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil (do not substitute); 8 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 cup cottage cheese; 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, snipped; 1/3 cup water or 1/3 cup vegetable broth; salt and black pepper, freshly ground

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Recipe by - Carla -

This is a quick and easy weeknight pasta dish.

READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

12

ounces whole wheat rigatoni
¹⁄₃

cup chopped fresh basil
3

garlic cloves, minced
2

tablespoons olive oil (do not substitute)
8

ounces cream cheese
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cup cottage cheese
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cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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cup dry white wine
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cup fresh parsley, snipped
¹⁄₃

cup water or 1/3 cup vegetable 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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