PASTA DAY -- Bowtie Pasta w/Creamy Cilantro Pesto

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BOWTIE PASTA WITH CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO

 

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound dry bowtie pasta

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese*

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt*

1 cup chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 cloves garlic -- minced

1 pinch red pepper flakes

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese -- (optional)

 

Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, combine cottage

cheese, yogurt, cilantro and salt in a bowl of blender or small food processor;

process 30 seconds.

 

Heat oil in small skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until aromatic,

about 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes; remove from heat. Drain pasta; toss

with sauce and garlic in serving bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

Makes 1 serving.

 

Variation: Saut‚ slivered onion and sweet red and yellow pepper strips along

with garlic. Cook 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Proceed with recipe.

 

Note: If dairy is not being used, substitute 1/4 pound firm tofu for cottage

cheese and yogurt and omit Parmesan cheese.

 

MC-Busted by Karen C. Greenlee

 

 

 

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Per serving: 66 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (73% calories from fat); 3g

Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 660mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : If dairy is not being used, substitute 1/4 pound firm tofu for cottage

cheese and yogurt and omit Parmesan cheese.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0