Penne With Creamy Basil Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8.75 oz penne
5.25 oz light chive and onion cream cheese
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, finely shredded, a few leaves reserved for garnish
3.5 oz sun-dried tomato strips in oil, drained
7 oz ham, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 6 mins, or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Return pasta and reserved water to pot. Add cream cheese and cook, stirring, over medium heat until cheese just melts. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Season. Garnish with basil leaves.