Ingredients

• 1 cup carrots
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup green onion
• 8 ounces whole wheat bow tie pasta, uncooked
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 3/4 cup Rice Dream^® Original Classic rice drink
• 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

1. Slice carrots, chop green onion, and cube cream cheese .
2. Prepare pasta as directed on package (without salt). During last 5 minutes of cooking time, add broccoli and carrots to water. Drain.
3. Mix cream cheese, Rice Dream^®, Parmesan cheese, onion and seasonings in a large saucepan; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
4. Add pasta and vegetables together; toss lightly and serve hot.

Helpful hints

• For a higher protein dish add chicken or shrimp.
• Frozen broccoli and carrots can be substituted for the fresh vegetables.
• Enriched rice milk contains added phosphorus and calcium. Look for the unenriched products.