Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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.