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PHILLY Pesto Pasta

By: Philadelphia Cream Cheese 
"Fresh basil and cherry tomatoes are a lively addition to this creamy pesto pasta toss."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package.
  2. Meanwhile, cook and stir mushrooms in hot oil in large skillet 5 to 7 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add cream cheese spread and pesto; cook 5 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
  3. Drain pasta. Add to skillet along with tomatoes and basil; mix lightly.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 258 | Total Fat: 9.7g | Cholesterol: 19mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2009 by Melissa   view full review
I was excited when I found this recipe, as it's something that my family would love. But, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by EveryDayGourmet   view full review
Sauce is way too thick, but I added some cream and milk to it and it turned out pretty good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by C.L.   view full review
I really enjoyed this. I made a trial batch tonight before trying it out of my boyfriend. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by Judy W   view full review
We enjoyed this recipe very much. My family likes meat with dinner so I sliced chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by BonAppetitBaby   view full review
I didn't have cream cheese spread so I used a soft brick of Neufchâtel cheese (1/3 less fat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2011 by Mich   view full review
I loved the basic of this recipe but based on other ratings I used soft cream cheese and chose...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by WhitneyNicole   view full review
Pretty good, I've made it twice and the second time I added sundried tomato pesto (and used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by RaKell   view full review
This had a pretty good flavor but was very thick. I poured a little cream in it, but it was...

 

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