Creamy Pasta Primavera

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Fresh zucchini and asparagus get together with penne pasta, chicken and two kinds of cheese for a delicious way to get some veggies on the table.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

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What You Need

cups penne pasta, uncooked

Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing

1-1/2

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces

1-1/2

cups cut-up fresh asparagus spears (1-inch lengths)

red pepper, chopped

cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

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

1/4

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook 1 min. or until Neufchatel is melted, stirring constantly. Stir in Parmesan.

DRAIN pasta; return to pan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How to Make it Meatless

Omit chicken. Prepare as directed, cooking vegetables until crisp-tender.

Special Extra

Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives or basil just before serving.

Substitute

Prepare using 5 cups of whatever vegetables you have on hand.

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shellybelly7399

posted:3/13/2006

This was very yummy. I made a few changes. I boiled my pasta in Harry & David's Hot Rock Seasoning. I also added squash and onions to the veggies list. I shared it with my co-worker & she loved it too.

a cook

posted:3/13/2006

We loved this sauce, it was light with a subtle taste that was just right and it complemented the asparagus and zucchini very well. I can't wait to make it again!

a cook

posted:3/12/2006

I marinated the chicken before using it in the recipe the second time, tastes much better marinated!! Also added more vegetable the second time, great recipe, easy to make!!!!

darwin94

posted:3/11/2006

Another keeper! Made this one tonight for hubby and me, and just as with "Simply Lasagna", he came back for seconds. (So did I.) Like some of the other folks, I added the basil (about a tsp. dried), 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, and also a little salt and pepper after dishing it. I'm starting to feel like I should throw out all those cookbooks I've collected over the years, esp. the ones I've hardly opened. Kraft has been so reliable, and EASY!!

Madgaly

posted:3/8/2006

This meal was Great! I always enjoy all the recipes that are offered, but this one was a real tasty, easy, well balanced meal!

brinabrina123

posted:3/8/2006

This recipe was great! I substituted the mixed veges for broccoli, diced chicken and roasted garlic, and it was excellent. The sauce was delicious and very easy to make. I had all ingredients on hand. I really like recipes that don't required special trips to the supermarket. This recipe is a winner!

RosemaryRosemary

posted:2/26/2006

BEST recipe I've made so far!! YUMMY!!!

cindyz99

posted:2/23/2006

I added crushed red pepper and dried basil as suggested by someone else. It was Very Good!

ShellyNJade

posted:2/22/2006

This is so good!! I love how many vegetables are in it. I added tomatoes to this sauce. This tastes like something you could buy at The Olive Garden.

dotsop

posted:2/21/2006

We're trying to eat healthy but we want it to taste good. This is it!