Best Easy Weeknight Pasta Toss Recipes

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EASY WEEKNIGHT PASTA TOSS



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This easy weeknight pasta toss has it all: thin chicken slices, sweet carrots, red peppers, shredded cheese and a dressing of tangy vinaigrette.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. oil
1/4 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is done. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add dressing and vegetables to skillet; cook 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Place pasta in large bowl. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; mix lightly. Gradually stir in reserved pasta water, if needed, until pasta mixture is of desired consistency. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g

WEEKNIGHT LASAGNA TOSS



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Watch this video to discover the easy way to make a delicious Weeknight Lasagna Toss! This tasty and fun lasagna toss takes just one skillet.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1-2/3 cups water
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 green peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 oven-ready lasagna noodles, each broken into 4 pieces
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large saucepan; drain.
  • Add next 5 ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in noodles; cover.
  • Cook on medium-low heat 10 to 15 min. or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

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