Pasta e Fagioli is a traditional meatless Italian dish. Instead of meat, this dish contains scrumptious cannellini beans, baby spinach leaves, and basil. Topped with a creamy mixture of PHILLY Cream Cheese, this pasta dish is bound to be a dinnertime favorite!
Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 27 min Makes: 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each Nutritional Information
Ingredients
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce
2 cups water
4 large cloves garlic, minced
4 cups broad egg noodles, uncooked
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
BRING spaghetti sauce, water and garlic to boil in large skillet. Stir in noodles; cover.
COOK on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min. or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Add cream cheese spread; cook until melted, stirring frequently.
STIR in spinach, beans and basil; cover. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Top with remaining cheeses; cook, covered, 3 to 5 min. or until cheeses are melted.
There is nothing like a creamy bowl of soup to warm you up. This savory Creamy Broccoli Soup is a great way to start off your first course or keep you warm during chilly days.
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min Makes: 6 servings, 3/4 cup each Nutritional Information
Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, cooked, drained
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
Instructions
COOK and stir onions in butter in 2-qt. saucepan on medium-high heat until onions are crisp-tender. Blend in flour.
ADD milk and cream cheese; cook on medium heat until cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
STIR in remaining ingredients; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Make this Shrimp-In-Love Pasta for you and your special one. With these simple ingredients, you can have your main dish ready in less than 30 minutes! A date night recipe that’s ready in only 30 minutes? Not only is it possible, it’s also delicious!
A few important things to remember about safely thawing shrimp: thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator, not at room temperature! You can also, place the sealed package in a bowl of cold water and change the water every 10 minutes until the shrimp are completely thawed.
1/4 lb. linguine, uncooked
1 cup uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1-1/2 cups torn fresh spinach
Instructions
COOK pasta as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, heat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp, tomatoes and cream cheese spread; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until shrimp are done and mixture is well blended.
DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add spinach; mix lightly. Stir in shrimp mixture.
Winter isn’t over yet so here’s a recipe that’s sure to keep you warm during those remaining chilly nights. Bake this Chicken Pot Pie and fill your home with the amazing aroma of chicken and vegetables.
If you don’t have 2-cup ovenproof cereal bowls, just spoon the chicken mixture into deep-dish pie plate or a 1-qt. casserole dish. Roll out the biscuit dough into a 9-inch circle; place over chicken mixture, and bake as directed. What are your favorite veggies to put in your pot pies?
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn)
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Cuts
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup flour
2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup milk
Instructions
HEAT oven to 400°F.
COMBINE vegetables, chicken and soup; spoon into 4 (2-cup) ovenproof bowls. Top with Cheddar.
MIX flour and baking powder in medium bowl. Cut in cream cheese spread until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk with fork until mixture forms dough.
DIVIDE into 4 balls. Pat each into 5-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Prick several times with fork to allow steam to escape.
PLACE biscuits on top of chicken mixture. Bake 25 to 30 min. or until crusts are golden brown.
Looking for a more sensible enchilada recipe? Create your own enchiladas at home using PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese and KRAFT FREE Shredded Non-Fat Cheddar Cheese. Want to make this dish even easier? Use your microwave! Assemble enchiladas as directed in a 11×7-inch microwaveable dish. Microwave on HIGH 12 to 14 min. or until heated through, turning dish after 6 min. It doesn’t get much easier than that, right? Easy and delicious!
Ever wish that you could get some extra time to spend with your family or even just yourself? Well we have a recipe that can help! Taking only 22 minutes to cook, this Easy Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo is the ideal dish for those who need an extra hour in their day!
1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1-2/3 cups milk
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
Instructions
COOK pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water the last 2 min.
MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, stirring constantly; cook 1 to 2 min. or until sauce is well blended and heated through.
DRAIN pasta mixture; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly.
Do you enjoy juicy chicken as much as we do? Then we have a feeling that you’ll love this Parmesan-Crusted Chicken in Cream Sauce recipe! Fantastic for weekday evenings, you can have dinnertime covered in less than one hour!
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
1 can (14 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
6 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
2 tsp. oil
1/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
3/4 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed, steamed
Instructions
COOK rice as directed on package, using 1-1/4 cups of the broth and 1/2 cup water.
MEANWHILE, mix cracker crumbs and Parmesan on plate. Rinse chicken with cold water; gently shake off excess. Dip chicken in crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Discard any remaining crumb mixture.
HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm. Add remaining broth and cream cheese to skillet; bring just to boil, stirring constantly. Cook 3 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently; spoon over chicken. Serve with rice and asparagus.
Walking down restaurant row, we see so many tratorrias filled to capacity. Avoid the long restaurant lines by making tratorria-inspired dishes in your own humble abode! Start by making a Quick Pasta Carbonara. Create a complete dining experience by serving this dish with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.
Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 20 min Makes: 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each Nutritional Information
Ingredients
1/2 lb. medium-size pasta
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
ADD remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.
DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.
You don’t have to stop by your local South-of-the-Border restaurant and buy dishes during the dinnertime rush to enjoy authentic flavor. Using ingredients you can probably find right in your own kitchen, make these Fiesta Chicken Enchiladas, instead!
In a hurry? Just microwave the assembled enchiladas on HIGH 12 to 14 min. or until heated through. Don’t forget to turn the dish after 6 minutes!
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded
1 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa, divided
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese, divided
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
Instructions
HEAT oven to 350°F.
HEAT large skillet spayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add chicken, 1/4 cup salsa, cream cheese, cilantro and cumin; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix well.
SPOON about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam-sides down, in 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining salsa and shredded cheese.
This gorgeous plate of Spaghetti a la Philly definitely has a 5-star restaurant look to it! You’ll be surprised to learn that this pasta dish only requires five ingredients to make. For a special variation, thaw and drain 1 pkg. (10 oz.) of frozen chopped spinach. Add to browned meat with the spaghetti sauce and cream cheese.
3/4 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
COOK spaghetti as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Stir in sauce and cream cheese; cook on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until sauce is well blended and heated through, stirring frequently.
DRAIN spaghetti. Add to sauce; mix lightly. Place on platter; top with Parmesan.
