Fresh Tomato-Mushroom-Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz.) package bow tie pasta
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups seeded and chopped plum tomatoes
• 1 (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

Preparation

1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. 2. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
3. 3. Stir in whipping cream, cream cheese, and basil. Cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Serve over cooked pasta; sprinkle with Romano cheese.