Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Cilantro Pesto
Yield
2 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | pound |
bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
|
|
| ½ | cup |
cottage cheese (low-fat 1%)
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
yogurt, low-fat
plain |
|
| ½ | cup |
cilantro
chopped |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
red pepper flakes
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226.8 | g |
bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
|
|
| 118 | ml |
cottage cheese (low-fat 1%)
|
|
| 59 | ml |
yogurt, low-fat
plain |
|
| 118 | ml |
cilantro
chopped |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| 0.6 | ml |
red pepper flakes
|
|
| 45 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
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: Sauté slivered onion and sweet red and yellow bell pepper strips along with garlic.
Cook 3 minutes, or until crips-tender.
Proceed with recipe.
