FARFALLE ALFREDO WITHOYSTER MUSHROOMS

FARFALLE ALFREDO WITHOYSTER MUSHROOMS image

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound farfalle (bow ties)
1/2 pound string beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound oyster mushrooms, sliced
6 ounces Neufchatel cheese
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup basil leaves

Steps:

1. Cook farfalle for about 12 minutes, following package directions. Add string beans during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and return to pot. 2. Meanwhile, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. Add onion and mushrooms; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Break Neufchatel into pieces and add to skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until it starts to melt. 3. Add milk, salt, garlic powder and pepper to skillet. Simmer on medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Add roasted peppers to sauce; toss sauce with pasta. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. 4. Spoon pasta into a large bowl; garnish with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and the basil.