CREAMY BASIL SAUCE FOR RIGATONI

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces rigatoni or other spiral pasta
1 large clove garlic, peeled
3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 ounce Gorgonzola
1 1/4 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
5 ounces ripe tomato, cut in large chunks
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespons pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring 3 quarts of water to boil and cook rigatoni according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, chop garlic in food processor. Add cottage cheese, Gorgonzola and basil, and process until smooth. Add tomato and process into tiny chunks. Stir in pepper and, if you like, the pine nuts.
  • Drain rigatoni, stir into sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 456, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 433 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Imtiyaz ansari
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the chicken broth for vegetable broth. The dish turned out great! The creamy basil sauce is amazing, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Mariya Sultana
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The creamy basil sauce is a great way to hide the spinach, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. My kids loved this dish!


Hadly Werrant
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I'm not a big fan of basil, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


kaveesha gaveesha
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This dish is so delicious! The creamy basil sauce is amazing, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sheikh Zain
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make, and it always turns out great. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. This is a great recipe for a weeknight dinner.


Rhys Harl
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some rigatoni in the fridge, and I decided to try this recipe. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Amir Amirthawanan
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last night, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy basil sauce and the perfectly cooked pasta. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Diplove Ghimire
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This dish is a winner! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly al dente. I will definitely be making this again.


Faith Manis
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out even better than I expected. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Lena Zhang
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This creamy basil sauce is the perfect complement to rigatoni. The sauce is rich and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the tomatoes. The pasta is cooked perfectly al dente, and the whole dish comes together beautifully.