[recipe] Herbed Cheese Pasta

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Herbed Cheese Pasta

 

2 Tbs butter or margarine

1 large onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

16 oz of small pasta~ macaroni or small shells

1 cup light sour cream

2 cups part skim rocotta or cottage cheese

1 Tbs dried parsley

1 Tbs dried basil

1 Tbs dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

1 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese

 

Melt the butter in a large saute pan and gently saute the

onion and garlic until the onions are tender; about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile cook the pasta according to package directions.

Mix the sour cream and the ricotta together. Add the herbs

and seasonings and stir well. Put this mixture in with the

saute and warm it gently, stirring often.

Drain pasta and place in casserole sprayed with olive oil non-stick

cooking spray. Pour the cheese mixture over the pasta and stir well

to combine. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until top

is slightly browned.

 

~ PT ~

 

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