Meatless Monday

Philly Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:
2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tsp. oil
1/4 cup cream cheese spread
2 tbsp. pesto
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp. fresh basil

Method:

1. Cook pasta as directed on package.
2. Meanwhile, cook and stir mushrooms in hot oil in large skillet 5 to 7 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add cream cheese spread and pesto; cook 5 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
3. Drain pasta. Add to skillet along with tomatoes and basil; mix lightly.

Serves 4

Notes:

• This recipe is from the Philadelphia cream cheese web site.
• This recipe is so, so quick and easy and it tastes delicious. I have also added cooked chicken to this recipe as well and it is very tasty.
• I also add way more than the recipe calls for. I love basil, tomatoes and pesto so I just add a bunch of each. It all tastes great in the end!