Fresh Tomato-Mushroom-Basil Pasta

By june

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) package bow tie pasta
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups seeded and chopped plum tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 3 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 3 tbsp grated Romano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
Stir in whipping cream, cream cheese, and basil. Cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Serve over cooked pasta; sprinkle with Romano cheese.