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Angel Hair Pesto Recipe

Add crusty bread and a salad to this easy pasta dish to make a complete meal in mere minutes. "The creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes and basil is a pleasant change from traditional tomato-based sauces," writes Irene Smoliga of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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Angel Hair Pesto Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
16 fresh basil leaves
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for pesto, in a blender, combine the oil, cream cheese, garlic and basil; cover and process until smooth.
Drain the pasta and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with tomatoes and pesto; sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 499 calories, 31 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Pesto Pasta in Quick Cooking March/April 2002, p11