Jalapeno pasta with alfredo sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesCream cheese or free cream cheese
½cupMargarine or butter substitute; divided
2tablespoonsParsley; fresh or flakes
1teaspoonBasil; fresh or flakes
cupBoiling water
1pack(8-10 oz) jalapeno pasta or other flavor
1Clove garlic
½cupGrated parmesan or romano; divided
1cupArtichoke hearts; chopped

Directions

NORMA WRENN

Beat cream cheese and ¼ cup margarine on low speed of mixer until blended. Add parsley and basil; mix well. Add boiling water and beat until mixture is smooth. Cook pasta according to directions; drain well and set aside. Saute garlic in rest of butter. Combine garlic and pasta and toss gently. Add cream cheese mixture and ½-cup cheese; toss gently. Add artichoke hearts. Place in serving dish and sprinkle with ¼-cup cheese.

Source: Dr. Karen Howard, Abilene Reporter-News Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "M. Hicks" <nitro_ii@...> on Feb 12, 1998