Creamy Lemon One Pot Pasta

By DreiFromBK

The delicious combination of lemon and cream cheese is spot-on for this easy weeknight one-pot pasta dinner.
Serves: Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 1-pound penne pasta
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1/2-cup fresh basil leaves
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4-ounces 1/3 Less-Fat Cream Cheese
• 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2-cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4-cup shredded parmesan cheese
• chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Details

Adapted from diethood.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a stockpot, combine pasta, water, vegetable broth, onions, basil leaves, garlic, salt and pepper.
Cover, cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Remove cover and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and liquid is absorbed; stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, mozzarella and parmesan cheese; stir until melted and creamy.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve.