Main dishes

Creamy Italian Pasta Casserole

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This easy pasta casserole gets its creamy texture from MIRACLE WHIP and sour cream combined with a flavorful Italian dressing mix.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1 cup each

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What You Need

1/3

cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

1/2

cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

env. GOOD SEASONS Italian or Zesty Italian Dressing Mix

cups shell or rotini pasta, cooked, drained

1/2

cup broccoli florets

1/2

cup sliced carrots, cut in half

1/4

cup each: finely chopped green and red peppers

1/2

cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

cup Hawaiian bread croutons

Make It

MIX MIRACLE WHIP, sour cream and dry dressing mix until well blended. Add pasta, vegetables and cheese; mix lightly.

SPOON into 1-1/2-qt. microwaveable casserole dish.

MICROWAVE on HIGH 8 to 10 min. or until heated through, turning after 5 min.; stir. Sprinkle with the croutons.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Enjoy your favorite foods while keeping portion size in mind.

How to Make Croutons

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut Hawaiian bread loaf into 1-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides of each slice lightly with olive oil; cut into 1-inch cubes. Spread into 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.