Creamy Basil & Red Pepper Pasta

Description: A creamy sauce with a perfect blend of fresh basil and roasted red peppers (especially good in summer when basil is in season). Kids and adults will both love it. Pairs well with zucchini and/or chicken either on the side or mixed into the pasta.

Ingredients:

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

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2. Drain and remove seeds from peppers.
3. In a food processor (or blender), mix peppers, cream cheese, milk, basil and parmesan until smooth, about 1 minute.
4. Place sauce back into same pot used for cooking pasta.
5. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally or until heated through.
6. Add pasta back into pot with sauce, toss well to coat.