Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Looking for an easy Creamy Pesto Pasta recipe? Learn how to make Creamy Pesto Pasta using healthy ingredients.

Submitted by bonjeanjo

Makes 4 servings

A creamy pesto sauce for pasta.

Recipe Ingredients for Creamy Pesto Pasta

8	oz dried rotini , rigatoni, or mostaccioli (about 4 c)
4	tsp dried basil, crushed, or 1/4 c fresh chopped
4	cloves garlic, minced
1	tbsp olive oil
4	oz cream cheese
1/2	c low-fat cottage cheese
1/3	c grated Parmesan cheese
4	tsp dried parsley or 1/4 c fresh
1	tbsp vinegar
1	tbsp white grape juice concentrate
1/2	c water

Recipe Directions for Creamy Pesto Pasta

Cook pasta about 15 minutes or until tender but still firm. Drain; keep warm.
Meanwhile, for sauce, cook basil and garlic in hot oil about 30 seconds. Reduce heat. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Heat and stir till nearly smooth. Stir in parsley, vinegar, concentrate, and water. Cook, uncovered, for 3 min. Add milk or water, if neccessary, to reach desired consistency. Serve sauce over rigatoni.

Categories

Dairy, Pasta, Main Dish

Serving Size 167.3g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

406

Calories from Fat

151

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

16.8g

26%

Saturated Fat

8.6g

43%

Trans Fat

0.0g

Cholesterol

41mg

14%

Sodium

329mg

14%

Total Carbohydrates

48.0g

16%

Dietary Fiber

2.1g

Sugars

4.2g

Protein

16.8g

Vitamin A 12%	•	Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 16%	•	Iron 17%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Health Information

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

Bad points

High in saturated fat

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