Pesto Pasta
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.4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.
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.
Nutrition 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.