Linguine With Creamy Pesto Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounce cream cheese
  • 4 x cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 2 Tbsp. fruity extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c. fresh parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 3/4 c. lowfat milk salt and pepper, freshly grnd

Directions

  1. In a food processor puree the cream cheese, the garlic, the basil, the oil, the parmesan, the lowfat milk, and salt and pepper till the pesto is smooth. In a kettle of salted boiling water, cook the linguine till it is al dente. Ladle out and reserve 1 c. of the cooking water, drain the linguine, and transfer it to a heated serving bowl. Add in sufficient of the reserved cooking water to the pesto to thin it to the desired consistency (if needed), and toss the linguine with the pesto.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 40g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 133  
Calories from Fat 102 77%
Total Fat 11.57g 14%
Saturated Fat 6.56g 26%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Potassium 64mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.42g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 1.55g 1%
Protein 4.36g 7%
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