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Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Cilantro Pesto

Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Cilantro Pesto is a main courses recipe made with Bowtie Pasta, Low Fat Cottage Cheese, Plain Lowfat Yogurt, Cilantro, and Salt. Serves 2. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 lb
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tsp
• 3 clove
• 1/8 tsp
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, combine cottage cheese, yogurt, cilantro, and salt in blender or food processor. Process 30 seconds.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Add red pepper flakes; remove from heat.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Sprinkle with Parmesan.

7. 7

   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.