Almost Alfredo

I can barely type this because I'm still in a food coma from this meal.

It is not just good. It's not just really good. It is RIDICULOUS. I am in such a happy place right now.

And best of all, it's crazy simple. This has shot to the top of I-am-starving-and-need-to-make-something-fast list.

Thank you Vegetarian Times. Find the full details there.

ingredient list

serves 4

• 8 oz. dry linguine (I used Trader Joe's Rice Noodles)
  
• 1/2 cup light cream cheese
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced and 1 Tbs. zest grated
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley (or fresh basil)

directions

1. Cook linguine according to package directions in pot of boiling salted water.

2. Warm cream cheese, oil, and 2 Tbs. lemon juice in saucepan over low heat. (Do not let it get too hot)

3. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Stir reserved cooking water into cream cheese mixture. Add pasta, lemon zest, and parsley; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.