Zesty Penne, Sausage and Peppers

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This spicy, creamy plate of pasta perfection rivals Italian restaurant fare—and comes together in 30 minutes. Talk about quick service!

time

prep:

30 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

cups penne pasta, uncooked

lb. Italian sausage

each green and red pepper, cut into thin strips

jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce

tsp. fennel seed

Dash crushed red pepper

oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

1/4

cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, crumble sausage into large skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 8 min. or until done. Drain. Add peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in next 3 ingredients; cook 5 min. or until heated through. Add cream cheese; cook 2 min. or until melted, stirring frequently.

DRAIN pasta. Add to sausage mixture; mix lightly. Top with Parmesan.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

You'll know it's a special occasion when you get to enjoy a serving of this easy-to-prepare meal!

Variation

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese or 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese.

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SylknMyst726

posted:4/20/2013

This recipe was easy to make and reminds me of sweet sausage sandwiches! LOVED IT! Great recipe to make to take to a party!!!

LUVLINESS14

posted:3/6/2013

Absolutely loved this dish was Awesome will be making this again for sure

Shartalyn

posted:1/7/2013

This recipe is hearty enough to have it with whole grain pasta. My husband really likes it.

87*Scott

posted:11/21/2012

Really liked this recipe. I was worried the peppers would be too overwhelming, but added great flavor!!

jolene2379

posted:9/10/2012

Really good doubled all ingredients and used a can of diced tomatoes as well, extra pepper flakes and no fennel seeds

a cook

posted:4/3/2012

Made it last night. My family loved it!I used vodka sauce and didn't add fennel seeds. It was delicious!!!! Took leftovers to work and everyone was saying "Smells good!!!! My daughter took leftovers to school and one of her friends tasted it and liked it, too!!!!

MOM2TDK

posted:3/5/2012

AWesome!! Made this a week and half ago....making again tonight. Hubby said it was the best pasta dish he ever ate!!!

sharpeipup

posted:2/25/2012

A tasty time saver! I was able to whip this up in 20 minutes but it tastes so good that some might think I slaved over it longer.

aknight615

posted:2/16/2012

We loved this! Made it the other night, but instead of using ground sausage I used smoked/ skinless whole pork sausage. Prego italian sausage sauce and no fennel seed (didnt have any). My boyfriend loved it and wants me to make it regularly!! The cream cheese was a great touch! Never knew it would be good in tomato sauce!

MzFabu24

posted:1/30/2012

Not a lot of prep or cooking time, and a great recipe to make with kids. My daughter helped and thought it was great. She couldn't wait to eat leftovers the next day and she usually hates leftovers!