Shelly's Recipe

CREAMY PENNE PASTA

Category: Pasta

1 (16 oz) pkg penne pasta, cooked al dente and drained
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and oregano
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tomato, diced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
Grated parmesan cheese

While pasta is cooking, in a large saucepan, heat the oil. Stir in the next 7 ingredients and cook 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted. (Add meat, if desired, at this time.) Heat through, toss until pasta and serve. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired. Serves 4