Ingredients
Scale
- 8oz Explore Cuisine Green Lentil Penne
- 1/2 cup vegan or dairy cream cheese
- 1/2 cup vegan or dairy shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 6 tbsp vegan or dairy cheese to sprinkle on top, divided
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according the directions on the package. Drain well
- While the pasta cooks, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, basil, olive oil, garlic. salt and pepper in the food processor and pulse until creamy
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Coat 4 6 oz ramekins with cooking spray
- Transfer the warm, drained pasta to a large bowl. Add the cheese mixture and mix well, so the pasta is well coated. Spoon the pasta into the ramekins, and top each one with 1 1/2 tablespoons of shredded cheese
- Bake on the top rack for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve warm
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Entree