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Ingredients
- 1 container cream cheese
- 3 tbs pesto
- 1 bag penne or pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced and fried
- 1 tbs dried basil
Details
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 30mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Bring water in a pot to a boil, cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
Step 2
Empty cream cheese container into a frying pan. Add pesto and stir often until melted and combined.
Step 3
Add cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and pasta. Mix well until pasta is covered with sauce.
Step 4
Serve and top with basil.
For a lighter option, use light cream cheese!
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Chef Tips and Tricks
8 Mistakes That Everybody Makes With Pasta
Do you put the pasta in without waiting for the water to boil? Add oil? Forget the salt?
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