Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana Recipe

Name: Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well and keep warm.
2
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook basil and garlic in hot oil about 1 minute.
3
Reduce heat and add cream cheese, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese; stir until smooth.
4
Stir in white wine, parsley, and water (or vegetable broth, if using).
5
Cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
6
Add pasta and mix until well coated.
7
Serve each dish garnished with fresh basil and additional freshly grated pamesan cheese if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces whole wheat rigatoni, 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil (do not substitute), and more.

Yes, Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana

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