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Pesto Pasta - tubeN2 - 05-25-2005
12 ounces pasta, rotini or rigatoni
4 teaspoons dried basil, crushed (or 1/4 cup fresh, chopped)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces light cream cheese
1/2 cup light cottage cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup snipped parsley
1/3 cup water
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and keep warm.
Heat olive oil in saucepan or skillet. Add basil and garlic and cook about 1 minute. Reduce heat and add cream cheese, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. Heat and stir until fairly smooth. Stir in with, parsley and water. Cook uncovered 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Serve over pasta.