SPICY ZUCCHINI VEGGIE PASTA BAKE

Spicy Zucchini Veggie Pasta Bake image

Give your next cheesy pasta bake farmers'-market appeal with a blend of zucchini, mushrooms and fresh red peppers. And garlic. Don't forget the garlic!

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 40m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

3 cups multi-grain rotini pasta, uncooked
1 tsp. oil
1 zucchini, sliced
1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 red pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. adobo seasoning
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Spicy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided

Steps:

Heat oven to 375ºF.
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms, peppers and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. Add flour and seasoning; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened. Add cream cheese spread; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.
Drain pasta; return to pan. Add zucchini mixture, spinach and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake 10 min. or until shredded cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g