Cream Cheese Penne Pasta

Ingredients:

300 g penne pasta
1 bar magnolia cream cheese (225gm., softened)
3 tbsp cooking oil
3 tbsp garlic, minced
1 cup red and green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup canned button mushroom, drained and sliced
1/4 cup black olives, drained and sliced
1/4 cup white wine
3 cups chunky tomato sauce
1 1/2 tbsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/tsp oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Procedure:

1. Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drains and set aside.
2. In a pan, add oil and saute' garlic over medium heat. Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives.
3. Pour in wine and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and magnolia cream cheese, stir until well blended and the cheese has completely melted.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add basil and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Toss and stir in penne pasta until completely coated with the sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese just before serving.