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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Roxy436

posted:3/8/2010

My husband loved this. I do not cook very often and this was nice and simple. It also had alot of flavor. Will cook again.

nicosu113

posted:3/6/2010

This was really good and even better a fews days later.

fasnyder

posted:3/3/2010

My fiance hates veggies but he loves this recipe! I will make this again!

vschmitt777

posted:3/3/2010

I loved all of the veggies in there!

a cook

posted:2/25/2010

Great Taste!

melisalynn99

posted:2/16/2010

This was delish! My picky-eating toddler begged for more!

sydmurrsam

posted:1/26/2010

Tasted better the 2nd day.

kdnupe

posted:1/25/2010

Good, health & easy.

hrgallagher

posted:1/18/2010

We all loved it, even the hubby. He didn't mind eating all the vegetables. I substituted fresh green beans for the red pepper and they went well with the asparagus. Next time I will add some prosciutto or just some plain ol' bacon. It makes a lot, so I will have lunch for a couple of days too!

princess_gmag

posted:1/17/2010

Very good recipe and family favorite!