White Whisper Pasta

2 t. olive oil
2 c. sliced mushrooms
3 garlic cloves
1/2 c. skim milk
1/3 c. nonfat cottage cheese
3 T. basil leaves
3 T. parsley leaves
2 T. flour
1 t. dried oregano
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
2 T. grated Asiago
4 c. fusilli
1/2 lb green beans

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the mushrooms and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until the mushrooms release their liquid, 4-5 minutes.

2. In a blender or food processor, puree the milk, cottage cheese, basil, parsley, flour and oregano. Add to the mushroom mixture; stir in the Parmesan and the Asiago cheeses and cook, sirring as needed, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions, adding green beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Immediately top with mushroom sauce; toss to coat.

Yield: 4 servings

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