creamy penne pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tomato, diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• in a large saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil. stir in garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, tomato, salt and pepper, and cook 5 minutes. stir in cream cheese until melted. (add meat, if desired, at this time.) heat through, toss with cooked pasta and serve.