Farfalle Alfredo with Oyster Mushrooms

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 1 pound farfalle (bow ties)
• 1/2 pound string beans, cut into1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound oyster mushrooms,sliced
• 6 ounces Neufchatel cheese
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook farfalle for about 12 minutes, following package directions. Add string beans during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and return to pot.

2. Meanwhile, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. Add onion and mushrooms; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Break Neufchatel into pieces and add to skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until it starts to melt.

3. Add milk, salt, garlic powder and pepper to skillet. Simmer on medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Add roasted peppers to sauce; toss sauce with pasta. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan.

4. Spoon pasta into a large bowl; garnish with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and the basil.