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Linguine with Cream Cheese

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Great and easy summer side dish. Especially with fresh from the garden tomatoes and basil.

posted by

anniechristine

on 4/14/2008

time

prep:

10 min

total:

2 hr 10 min

servings

total:

8 servings

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What You Need

lb. tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

1/2

cup olive oil

1/3

cup chopped fresh basil

Tbsp. red wine vinegar

cloves garlic, minced

tsp. salt

tsp. pepper

pkg. (9 oz. each) refrigerated linguine, cooked, drained

1/2

cup pine nuts, toasted

Make It

TOSS tomatoes with cream cheese, oil, basil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 2 hours.

PLACE pasta in large bowl. Add tomato mixture and pine nuts; toss lightly.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Enjoy this pasta dish with a serving of your favorite hot steamed vegetable.

Purchasing Fresh Tomatoes

Ripe tomatoes should be firm and free of any soft spots, bruises or signs of mold. They should have bright shiny skins, feel heavy for their size and boast a lovely fresh tomato fragrance.

Storing Tomatoes

Vine-ripened tomatoes are very perishable. And since they tend to lose flavor when stored in the refrigerator, store them stem-sides down, at room temperature away from direct sunlight and use within a few days after purchase.

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marymbs

posted:8/25/2009

I was surprised that more people hadn't reviewed this recipe. I cut it out of Food and Family years ago and never made it. My boyfriend wanted to try eating less meat, so I decided to make it. It was great. I ran out of red wine vinegar, so I used balsamic and it was fine. I may make it again with the 1/3 less fat cream cheese. If you want to add some meat, I think i would be good with some bacon, proscuitto, chicken breast, or even shrimp. My boyfriend and cousin both really liked it.

anniechristine

posted:4/14/2008

Great and easy summer side dish. Especially with fresh from the garden tomatoes and basil.

meedy8

posted:3/28/2008

this was good, i used 4-oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese and it was still quite creamy.

a cook

posted:10/26/2007

I made this again and it was excellent per received intruction on how to use the sauce with cream cheese. Thank you so much your advise. I'll keep this recipe. Best if serve warm.

beccaboo435

posted:3/18/2007

My husband loved this recipe! I used boxed linguine instead of the refrig. kind. And i used apple cider vinegar instead of the red wine vinegar.

a cook

posted:1/21/2007

This is a family favorite!! :) I love it!

es4vols1

posted:7/25/2006

I was really looking forward to this meal but it wasn't good, it was very bland. I was thinking adding chicken or shrimp might help but the sauce was too thick so I don't think I will bother trying again.

arteresa

posted:7/30/2005

I loved this recipe! I have made this several times for different family members it was a big hit. It taste like it came from a resturant. FIVE STARS!

a cook

posted:6/29/2005

Tasted fantastic ! Like take-out !! And it was so quick and easy.

a cook

posted:1/23/2005

So easy - you could mix it up in the morning and make the pasta in a flash when you get home from work. Pretty strong on the garlic, but that's easy to correct next time!