Creamy Basil And Roasted Red Pepper Pasta |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 17 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 45 |
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I love this pasta dish. Very creamy and mild! Also very yummy without any meat. Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked penne pasta |
4oz ( half an 8 oz brick) cream cheese |
7 oz roasted red peppers, drained |
1/4 cup of milk |
1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves |
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese |
1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces ( i omitted the chicken and used peas and broccoli. i added it to the last minutes of the boiling pasta) |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta as directed on package.
2. Meanwhile, place peppers, cream cheese, milk, basil and parmesan cheese in a blender and blend until nice and smooth.
3. Cook chicken in a large skillet until cooked through.
4. Stir in pepper mixture and simmer for 5-10 mintues, stirring frequently.
5. Drain pasta and add chicken mixture. Stir gently until pasta is well coated.
6. ** When I just use the broccoli and peas instead of the chicken, I add it to the drained pasta, stir until well coated and serve. It is just as nice.
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