Springtime Pasta Toss

photo by:kraft

We made the one with chicken & the kids gobbled it up-would totally make it again plus try some of the other variations.

posted by

dwestp01

on 12/1/2011

time

prep:

10 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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Cook enough pasta for 4 (about 8 oz. or 1/2 of 16-oz. pkg.) and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid when you drain the pasta. Mix & match your recipe from these options...

meat options	vegetable choices	KRAFT Dressing and KRAFT Cheese possibilities
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced	1 cup each chopped carrots, chopped red peppers	Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing, 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 lb. OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped (omit oil)	1 green onion, chopped; 2 cups frozen peas, thawed	Ranch Dressing, 1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian Style Five Cheese Blend
1 lb. raw shrimp, cleaned	2 cups chopped asparagus, grated peel and juice of 1 lemon	Light Classic Caesar Dressing, 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed	1 cup each cherry tomatoes, halved; frozen corn, thawed; halved green beans	Greek Vinaigrette Dressing, 1/2 cup ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Basil & Tomato

Then follow our 3 simple steps:

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, cook and stir meat in hot oil in large skillet 5 min. or until meat is evenly browned. Stir in vegetables and 1/4 cup KRAFT Dressing. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 min. or until meat is done and vegetables are crisp-tender.

DRAIN pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Place pasta in large serving bowl. Add reserved cooking liquid and the meat mixture; toss lightly. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup KRAFT Cheese.

* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.

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sarahjoga

posted:6/12/2005

It was easy and delicious! A little bland though, we added some italian spices, more dressing and salt and pepper. But it was a really nice, filling Saturday lunch!

a cook

posted:5/17/2005

This recipe is good and easy! My family loved it, from the youngest to the oldest everyone was pleased! My youngest daughter has even cooked it "by herself".

a cook

posted:5/16/2005

This was wonderful. My family loved it and it was easy to make.

a cook

posted:5/9/2005

This was sooooo tastey.....I recomend it for everyone!!!!!

CarolynHawkins

posted:5/2/2005

I did the chicken version and it was delish! My family loved it.

a cook

posted:4/27/2005

It was easy and tasty. I make it all the time.

jenniferb6

posted:4/26/2005

Very good! Very easy and full of flavor!

nanedwards69

posted:4/3/2005

I made it with the shrimp, it was very tasty and very easy to fix!

carlamagee77

posted:3/23/2005

This was really tasty! I made the shripm pasta. I followed the directions and it was good, just the way it was! You could do any of them by the recipe or mix it up and they would be good! A real A+.

ladybugvina

posted:3/16/2005

I loved it. I took Spaghetti Noodles, Mixed with ranch dressing, chopped onions. Tomatoes and sauteed spinach from the salad bag. Mixed them with precooked packaged chicken pieces and it was a very tasty dinner. I have fixed this meal twice since I read the suggestions. It's helpful if you have a favorite restuarant dish to use for inspiration.