CREAMY LEMON-ASPARAGUS PASTA

Creamy Lemon-Asparagus Pasta image

Make anytime feel like springtime with lemon-asparagus pasta. Shaving the asparagus gives the Creamy Lemon-Asparagus Pasta appetizing verdant highlights.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
3 cloves garlic
Zest and juice from 1 lemon, divided
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, use vegetable peeler to peel asparagus into thin strips.
Drain spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Blend reserved water, cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice and bouillon in blender until smooth.
Return spaghetti to saucepan. Add cream cheese mixture and asparagus; mix lightly. Cook on medium heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 12 g