Creamy One Pot Pasta

This is a recipe I tweaked from Pampered Chef.  It is a great option for a meatless meal or side dish, but you can add chunks of chicken or ham if you do want some meat in it.  This is my go-to meal when I'm craving something creamy and savory yet low in calories.

Creamy One Pot Pasta
Ingredients:
2 cups Penne pasta
2 cups chicken broth
dried onion
garlic powder
4 oz light cream cheese (half of an 8 oz block)
2 cups steamed vegetables (I usually used carrots and broccoli, but peas would be good too)
optional: cooked chicken or ham pieces

Directions:
Pour broth and pasta in a pot and bring to a boil.  Add a little dried onion and garlic to your liking.  While pasta is cooking, chop and steam vegetables.  When pasta is al dente or most of the liquid is absorbed, stir in  the cream cheese until creamy then add vegetables and meat.

Serves 4, approx 200 calories per serving