Creamy Basil And Red Pepper Pasta Recipes

CREAMY BASIL & RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Drain and remove seeds from peppers.
• In a food processor (or blender), mix peppers, cream cheese, milk, basil and parmesan until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Place sauce back into same pot used for cooking pasta.
• Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally or until heated through.
• Add pasta back into pot with sauce, toss well to coat.

CREAMY BASIL & RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, place cream cheese, milk, red peppers, basil and Parmesan cheese in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth; set aside.
• Spray large skillet with cooking spray.
• Add chicken; cook on medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in cream cheese mixture.
• Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture in pan; stir gently until well blended

CREAMY BASIL AND RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot as directed on package.
• Place the peppers, cream cheese, milk, 1/2 cup basil and Parmesan cheese in blender container, cover and blend until smooth; pour into medium saucepan and set aside.
• Pound the chicken with meat mallet to flatten slightly and grill on George Forman grill or grill pan until cooked through.
• When done using a fork and knife, cut the chicken into bite size pieces; stir into pepper mixture, over medium heat, cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
• Drain the cooked pasta and add to chicken mixture stirring to blend well; adjust seasonings to suit personal taste.
• Serve topped with additional Parmesan and basil leaves.

CREAMY BASIL & RED PEPPER PASTA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, process reduced-fat cream cheese and milk in food processor until blended. Add red peppers and 2 Tbsp. basil; process until blended.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add cream cheese mixture; mx lightly. Stir in mozzarella. Serve topped with remaining basil, Parmesan and black pepper.