Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Cilantro Pesto

30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

572 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	pasta, bow-tie
1/2	cup	cottage cheese (low-fat 1%)
1/4	cup	yogurt, low-fat	plain
1/2	cup	cilantro	chopped
1/2	teaspoon	salt
2	teaspoons	olive oil
3	cloves	garlic	minced
1/8	teaspoon	red pepper flakes
3	tablespoons	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated

Directions

To make vegan, replace cottage cheese and yogurt with 1/2#

firm tofu.

Cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente.

Meanwhile, combine cottage cheese, yogurt, cilantro, and salt in blender or food processor.

Process 30 seconds.

Heat oil in small skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.

Add red pepper flakes; remove from heat.

Drain pasta; toss with sauce and garlic in serving bowl.

Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Variation: Saute slivered onion and sweet red and yellow bell pepper strips along with garlic.

Cook 3 minutes, or until crips-tender.

Proceed with recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 229g

Amount per Serving

Calories 572 15% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.0g	15%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	15%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 743mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 93.0g	31%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	16%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 27.0g	54%

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	8%
Calcium	22%		Iron	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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