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Basil Pasta

Basil Pasta

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Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Basil Stuffed Chicken and Tomato Basil Pasta, Food recipe, Pasta Recipe, Pastas
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes

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