Creamy Pesto Pasta

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

12	ounces	pasta -- (such as rigatoni, rotini, OR mostaccioli)
1/4	cup	chopped fresh basil -- or 4tsp dried, crushd
2	cloves	garlic -- minced
2	tablespoons	olive oil
1/2	package	light cream cheese -- (e.g., (8 oz) neufchatel)
1/2	cup	low-fat cottage cheese
1/3	cup	grated parmesan cheese
1/3	cup	dry white wine
1/4	cup	snipped parsley
1/3	cup	water

Preparation:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Keep warm. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook basil and garlic in hot oil about 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Heat and stir till fairly smooth. Stir in wine, parsley, and water. Cook uncovered for 3 minutes or till slightly thickened. Serve sauce over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Yield: 4 main-dish servings.