Creamy Fresh Tomato Mushroom Basil Pasta

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry bow tie pasta or 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups seeded and chopped plum tomatoes (don't really have to seed if you don't want to)
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons grated romano cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions. drain and set aside.
• 2 saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. stir in tomatoes and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
• 3 stir in whipping cream, cream cheese, and basil. cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
• 4 serve sauce over cooked pasta, sprinkle with romano cheese.