Springtime Pasta Toss

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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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artiga

posted:8/24/2006

I made the ranch dressing & bacon one for a group of friends and it was a huge hit. I did add shrimp and some heavy cream to make it more substantial. I will absolutely make it again.

luckijillno1

posted:8/9/2006

I made this with chicken, and added tomatoes, It was very tasty, something different, but easy to make!!!

idyy

posted:8/3/2006

i made the shrimp version last night and it was great. it was easy to prepare and it tasted great. my husband loved it. i am planning to make it for my sister and her husband this weedend.

dkcreed

posted:7/17/2006

I made the chicken and shrimp versions of this and served it cold,, and it was great. I added a little extra dressing just before serving since it needed a little more moisture. Made them both the day before and added the shrimp just before serving.

mama girl

posted:7/7/2006

Good especially when you have a garden and not a lot of time to home can every item.

a cook

posted:6/22/2006

I made the version suggested in the magazine which I see isn't listed online and I know why. It was gross, sirloin steak, broccoli, and mushrooms do not mix well with mozzarella cheese and Italian dressing. It was inedible. My kids said it smelled funny while it was cooking, that should have been my first clue. When I mixed it with the reserved liquid from the pasta it made the cheese adhere only to the meat and made a big cheesy meatball while the pasta had a watered down dressing taste. BIG BLECH!!!!!!

a cook

posted:5/19/2006

This was great! I didn't have fresh lemon so I used lemon pepper and bottled lemon juice and it came out great! I will definatley make this again.

aslology