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Ingredients
- 1/2 c. Butter or possibly Margarine, Softened
- 8 ounce Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/4 c. Fresh parsley, Minced
- 1 tsp Dry Basil
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 8 ounce Angel Hair Pasta, (Or possibly Thin Spaghetti)
- 1 x Clove Garlic, Peeled and Crushed
- 1/2 c. Butter or possibly Margarine
- 1/2 c. Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
- 2/3 c. Water, boiling
- 1/2 c. Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
Directions
- Today's recipe is a simple pasta side dish which makes a perfect replacement for what would be a ho-hum serving of mashed potatoes. The flavor creamy garlic flavor complements most chicken and beef main courses and only takes about 20-min to prepare!
- Sample this serving tonight as we continue offering you our series of Pasta Greats from The Cook an Kitchen Staff at Recipe-a-Day!
- In a small mixing bowl beat 1/2 c. soft butter or possibly margarine and cream cheese together till well blended. Stir in parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook pasta in plenty of boiling water till al dente. Drain and return to cooking pot. Cook garlic slowly in the second 1/2 c. butter or possibly margarine for about 2-min, while the pasta is cooking. Add in to the cooked pasta and toss together with 2 forks over low heat till very warm. Remove from heat and add in 1/2 c. parmesan cheese, then toss again. Turn mix out onto a serving plate and keep warm.
- Add in boiling water to cream cheese mix and blend well. Pour over pasta and sprinkle with the additional 1/2 c. parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 239g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 922 | |
| Calories from Fat 646 | 70% |
| Total Fat 73.49g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat 44.58g | 178% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium 1044mg | 44% |
| Potassium 276mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 46.31g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 3.63g | 2% |
| Protein 21.03g | 34% |
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