Zesty Penne, Sausage and Peppers
Courtesy of Kraft Kitchens 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 3 c. penne pasta, uncooked |
| 3/4 lb. Italian sausage |
| 1 each green and red pepper, cut into thin strips |
| 1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO FAMILY FAVORITES Traditional Pasta Sauce |
| 1 tsp. fennel seed |
| dash crushed red pepper |
| 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed |
| 1/4 c. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
2. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into large skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 8 min. or until done. Drain. Add peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in next 3 ingredients; cook 5 min. or until heated through. Add cream cheese; cook 2 min. or until melted, stirring frequently.
3. Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture; mix lightly. Top with Parmesan.
* Variation: Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese or 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese.
