Creamy Pesto Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. pasta
4 tsp. dried basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive or cooking oil
1/2 (8 oz.) light cream cheese
1/2 c. low-fat cottage cheese
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 c. dry white wine
1/4 c. snipped parsley
1/3 c. water

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package.
Drain well.
Keep warm. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook basil and garlic in hot oil about 1 minute.
Reduce heat.
Add cream, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Heat and stir until fairly smooth.
Stir in wine, parsley and water.
Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Serve sauce over hot cooked pasta.
Makes 4 main dish servings.