CREAMY BASIL & RED PEPPER PASTA

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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.

Provided by MyHappyEatings

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • Drain and remove seeds from peppers.
  • In a food processor (or blender), mix peppers, cream cheese, milk, basil and parmesan until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Place sauce back into same pot used for cooking pasta.
  • Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally or until heated through.
  • Add pasta back into pot with sauce, toss well to coat.

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