Creamy Penne Pasta

Prep:

15 m

Cook:

25 m

Ready in:

40 m

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This creamy pasta will make a great starting dish to a big dinner!

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Servings: 4

Penne pasta

1 16-oz package

Olive oil

2 tbsp.

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Fresh basil

¼ cup (or 1 tsp. dry basil)

Fresh oregano

¼ cup (or 1 tsp. dry oregano)

Fresh parsley

2 tbsp., for serving

Medium tomato, diced

Salt

to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

to taste

Cream cheese

8 oz.

Mushrooms (optional)

8 oz.

Milk

1 cup

Cook penne pasta following the directions on the package until al dente, drain.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, cook stirring for 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, herbs, diced tomato; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Add cream cheese to the skillet, stir till melted and combined. If the sauce is too thick, add milk in a thin streak, stirring constantly until you achieve the desired thickness.
Let the sauce heat through, add pasta and mix to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

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