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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crystalh256

posted:3/16/2005

This was a huge hit at our house. I made it with ham and Caesar dressing and also used multi-color pasta. My 10 year old didn't even realize he was eating spinach(pasta). Definately a keeper for the hot summer months in the south.

ecordon

posted:3/11/2005

My 4 year old daughter saw the recipe with the wagon wheel pasta on the front cover of the magazine and wanted to try it. So we went to the store and bought all the ingredients. She helped me prepare it, we served it for dinner, and it was a hit. She ate mostly just the wagon wheel pasta and cheese, and we substituted shredded carrots for the peas. It was tasty, but not very filling. Still, I will make it again.

italiandiva214904

posted:3/8/2005

I actually revised the recipe a little bit, I put both ham and chicken in it, but I did chicken cutlets instead, I also put peas and broccoli in it and tossed it in a Cesar dressing, it was GREAT!! Attt in my house!