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
4.3/5
(15 Votes)
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
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.
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