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Creamy Basil & Red Pepper Pasta

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10 min

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25 min

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What You Need

2 cups whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked

1 jar (300 g) roasted red peppers, well drained

1/2 cup (1/2 of 250-g tub) Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread

1/2 cup skim milk

1/2 cup fresh basil

2 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Light Grated Cheese

1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, blend all remaining ingredients except chicken in blender until smooth.

SPRAY large skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook on medium-high heat 3 min., stirring frequently. Stir in pepper mixture; simmer on medium heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.

DRAIN pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.

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If fresh basil is not available, use Italian (flat leaf) parsley instead.

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Good and easy.
posted by rmudie | on 5/13/2011

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Amazingly delicious, and unbelievably easy. Will be making this over and over for years to come. The kids loved it!
posted by kaitch | on 10/26/2010

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Not only dose this recipe look tasty it is also very flavor full.If you like something with a little kick to your meal than this is it.
posted by a cook | on 10/24/2010

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My new favorite pasta recipe! My house is evenly divided between pomodoro sauce lovers and alfredo sauce lovers... this is neither and a hit all around!!
posted by RoxiesMom719 | on 9/30/2010

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It was really good, but a bit too much basil for our taste so I would make a few adjustments next time.
posted by a cook | on 10/7/2009

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This recipe was extremely easy to make with ingredients I had on hand, however I found the sauce quite bland. I definitely won't be making this one again.
posted by shotty_yo | on 9/7/2009

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Although I followed the recipe to the tee (even fresh basil), it was totally bland. If someone tries this and adds more things to kicks it up a knotch, please let the rest of us know.
posted by starmartyr | on 5/27/2009

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I added garlic, onion and extra parmesan so it wouldn't be so bland.
posted by KayliAnn | on 4/9/2009

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I followed this recipe exactly and found it rather bland. I'll give it another try but this time around add some garlic and onion as well as salt and pepper to give it some extra flavour. Maybe even some red pepper flakes for heat. I did like the creaminess though.
posted by cops_wife | on 2/23/2009

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Very good! I couldn't find fresh basil, so ended up using the fresh parsley. I cut it down to 1/4 cup just because some reviews said the 1/2cup was too much. The 1/4 was perfect! I did use the blender and the sauce turned out so smooth. I added garlic to the chicken while cooking as well. Add a salad and a loaf of bread and you have a great meal!
posted by mrsopto | on 2/15/2009