CREAMY BASIL & RED PEPPER PASTA WITH PARMESAN

Creamy Basil & Red Pepper Pasta with Parmesan image

Chopped fresh basil and roasted red peppers give this creamy penne pasta dish its terrific flavor. Sprinkle with Parmesan and enjoy.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, well drained
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, divided
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, process reduced-fat cream cheese and milk in food processor until blended. Add red peppers and 2 Tbsp. basil; process until blended.
Drain pasta; return to pan. Add cream cheese mixture; mx lightly. Stir in mozzarella. Serve topped with remaining basil, Parmesan and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g