Basil Pasta
Basil Pasta Recipe
How To Make Basil Pasta.
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Basil Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 Teaspoons dried basil or 1/4 Cup fresh
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 of 8 oz. Package light cream cheese
- 1/2 Cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1/3 Cup grated parmesan
- 1/3 Cup white wine or Vermouth
- 1/4 Cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 Cup water
- 12 oz. Pasta (linguini or rigatoni)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions. Drain. Keep warm. Meanwhile, in skillet cook garlic and basil in oil. I minute. Reduce heat, add cream cheese, cottage cheese, and parmesan. Heat and stir until smooth. Stir in wine, parsley and water. Cook uncovered 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve sauce over hot cooked pasta. Decorate with fresh basil