Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Courtesy of PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
Cream cheese, shrimp, red bell peppers, and fresh snap peas are sautéed with a flavorful dressing to make a creamy sauce mixed with penne pasta.

8 oz. (3 c.) penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 c. KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. raw large cleaned shrimp, thawed if frozen
2 red peppers, cut into short thin strips
1 c. pea pods
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

1. COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on pkg.

2. MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp and peppers; stir-fry 3 to 4 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Add pea pods; stir-fry until heated through. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir until Neufchatel is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

3. DRAIN pasta; return to saucepan. Add shrimp mixture; mix lightly. Serve topped with the Parmesan cheese.

Makes: 4 servings, 2 cups each

KRAFT KITCHEN TIPS

Substitute: Substitute multi-grain or whole wheat penne pasta for the penne pasta.