Creamy Basil & Red Pepper Pasta |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A creamy sauce with a perfect blend of fresh basil and roasted red peppers (especially good in summer when basil is in season). Kids and adults will both love it. Pairs well with zucchini and/or chicken either on the side or mixed into the pasta. Ingredients:
2 cups penne pasta |
1/4 cup milk |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
10 ounces roasted red peppers, packed in oil |
3/4 cup fresh basil leaf |
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2. Drain and remove seeds from peppers.
3. In a food processor (or blender), mix peppers, cream cheese, milk, basil and parmesan until smooth, about 1 minute.
4. Place sauce back into same pot used for cooking pasta.
5. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally or until heated through.
6. Add pasta back into pot with sauce, toss well to coat.
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