Creamy Pasta Primavera

photo by:kraft

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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isadoragibson

posted:6/10/2010

good.. a little dissapointed by all the '5 star' reviews. it just needs a little more flavor.. definately some salt and pepper.

lame_name_

posted:6/10/2010

It was delicious and super simple! I wouldn't change anything about it, and will definitely make it again!

jillianharris

posted:6/8/2010

i'm not a huge fan of Parmesan Cheese. can you think of a substitute or will it be ok cheese-less?

gclooneylvr

posted:6/7/2010

Super tasty, fresh, easy. Just the way I like it.

nikolee2

posted:6/7/2010

YUM. It was delish. I didn't have italian dressing so I used olive oil, salt and italian spices. I used one zucchini and one yellow squash, I also just used a rotisserie chicken and added it last. I will be making again, using mushrooms as well.

a cook