creamy vegetable pasta.

This is a lighter take on creamy pasta. A great use for your summer zucchini!

1 cup red or green pepper strips
1 cup zucchini slices
2 tbsp. butter
1 8-oz. package light cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
8 oz. spaghetti or bowtie pasta, cooked and drained. I use whole wheat.
1-2 cups cooked cubed chicken (optional). If using chicken, add a little extra cream cheese, parm and milk.

-Saute vegetables in butter until crisp-tender. Add cream cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, and seasings; stir over low heat until melted. Add to cooked pasta (and chicken), toss lightly. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.


emily.