ANGEL HAIR PESTO

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Add crusty bread and a salad to this easy pasta dish to make a complete meal in mere minutes. "The creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes and basil is a pleasant change from traditional tomato-based sauces," writes Irene Smoliga of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
16 fresh basil leaves
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for pesto, in a blender, combine the oil, cream cheese, garlic and basil; cover and process until smooth., Drain the pasta and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with tomatoes and pesto; sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.