Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Great Philadelphia Cream Cheese Recipes

20 Jul

Posted on 2009 under Healthy Living, Main Dish | No Comment

Alright, I have to admit… I’ve been missing some seafood inspired pasta. I don’t feel like having mussels or clams, I just want some shrimp with my pasta. This Creamy Shrimp Pasta seems like it will do the trick! I still have some red peppers left over from the previous pasta dishes, so I’ve got that covered! My mom always made her pasta dishes using whole wheat or multi-grained pasta… I have a feeling that whole wheat or multi-grained penne pasta for this dish will also taste amazing!

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 4 servings, 2 cups each

Nutritional Information

8 oz. (3 cups) penne pasta, uncooked

1/2 cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing

1 lb. raw large cleaned shrimp, thawed if frozen

2 red peppers, cut into short thin strips

1 cup pea pods

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed

2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package.

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.

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