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Creamy Basil & Red Pepper Pasta Recipe

Creamy Basil & Red Pepper Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups penne pasta
1/4 cup milk
4 oz cream cheese, softened
10 oz roasted red peppers , packed in oil
3/4 cup fresh basil leaf
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	253.31 Kcal (1061 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.14g	23%
Cholesterol	33.69mg	11%
Sodium	141.51mg	6%
Potassium	142.49mg	3%
Total Carbs	16.8g	6%
Sugars	6.13g	25%
Dietary Fiber	5.53g	22%
Protein	7.98g	16%
Vitamin C	70.3mg	117%
Iron	17.9mg	99%
Calcium	85mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.62 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.31g	23%
Cholesterol	14.05mg	11%
Sodium	59mg	6%
Potassium	59.41mg	3%
Total Carbs	7g	6%
Sugars	2.56g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.31g	22%
Protein	3.33g	16%
Vitamin C	29.3mg	117%
Iron	7.5mg	99%
Calcium	35.4mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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