Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat rotini pasta, uncooked
• 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup low fat milk
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to box instructions, omitting salt.
2. In a saucepan on low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and simmer for one minute. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Add 1/2 cup milk and whisk to make a sauce. Add more milk to desired consistency. Simmer sauce on low-medium heat, being careful not to burn.
3. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Add a few sprinkles of the red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.
4. Mix sauce with the cooked pasta and enjoy!

Helpful hints

• Vegetables and cooked chicken can also be added if desired to make a one-dish meal.