CREAMY ITALIAN PESTO PASTA SALAD

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Wow the whole family with a Creamy Italian Pesto Pasta Salad. Adding Parmesan cheese emphasizes that rich, Italian flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups mini penne pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Olive with Red Bell Pepper Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1/4 cup milk
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby arugula, chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips, drained
1 pkg. (4 oz.) POLLY-O Shaved Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese spread, pesto sauce and milk; toss until smooth and evenly coated. Add arugula, tomatoes and peppers; mix lightly.
Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled. Stir in Parmesan and nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 10 g