Ingredients for Farfalle With Creamy Pesto
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- Cottage Cheese
- 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
- Fresh Basil Leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 2 cloves garlic
- Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese + extra for garnish
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How to Make Farfalle With Creamy Pesto
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of farfalle pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the pesto sauce. In a food processor, combine 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts), and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth, adding 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the pesto sauce in a large bowl. Toss to coat, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh basil (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
38 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
36g
Carbs
30g
