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    Creamy Pesto Rigatoni with Chunky Tomato


    Source of Recipe


    David

    List of Ingredients




    Creamy Pesto Rigatoni with Chunky Tomato


    4 cups diced fresh tomatoes
    1/2 cup red onion chopped
    3 tbsps. balsamic vinegar
    1 cup broth
    3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
    2 tbsps. grated parmesan cheese
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
    3 cloves garlic
    8 ozs. nonfat or regular cream cheese softened
    1 lb. rigatoni pasta
    1 tbsp. pine nuts

    Recipe




    Combine first three ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

    Combine broth, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic and cream cheese in a blender; process until smooth.

    Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and place in Dutch oven with basil-cream cheese mixture and cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.

    Top pasta with tomato vinaigrette and pine nuts.

 

 

 


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