PASTA & VEGETABLES WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Pasta & Vegetables with Cilantro Sauce image

Mozzarella, garlicky cilantro dressing and fresh asparagus make this pasta dish delicious. What makes it win-win-win? It's fast, tasty and serves ten!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 10 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1 large bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
1 cup slivered almonds
1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed
2 cloves garlic
1 pkg. (16 oz.) farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
6 carrots (1-1/2 lb.), thinly sliced
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Blend 1/2 cup dressing, cilantro, nuts, pepper and garlic in blender until smooth.
Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat remaining dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add carrots, asparagus and onions; cook 8 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Stir in mozzarella, dressing mixture and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g