Creamy Lemon One Pot Pasta

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Basil, fresh leaves
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Lemon, zest
  • 1 Onion, large
  • 1 Parsley, fresh

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cups Vegetable broth

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Penne pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, less fat
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

• Liquids

  • 2 1/2 cups Water

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Description

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

Directions

• 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.