Saturday, April 19, 2008

Creamy Pasta

bite-size pasta(mini-penne, farfalle, etc.)
small tub flavored cream cheese(garlic, garden veggie, etc.) or 1 cup marscapone cheese
1 cup reserved pasta water
parmesan
salt & pepper
mushrooms
asparagus
nutmeg
walnuts(optional)

Cook pasta per directions. Saute veggies in butter or olive oil until tender. Add pasta. Stir in cheese and dash of nutmeg and toss to coat, adding the reserved water little at a time to moisten. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Season. Sprinkle with parmesan.

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