Side Dish

Tomato-Basil Pasta

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prep time

20 min

total time

20 min

makes

4 servings, 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) each

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What You Need

2 slices bacon, chopped

225 g (1/2 lb.) whole wheat spaghettini pasta, uncooked

1 onion, chopped

1 can (28 fl oz/796 mL) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

3/4 cup Kraft Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

3 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Light Grated Cheese

Make It

COOK bacon in large skillet until crisp. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package.

REMOVE bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings from skillet. Add onions to skillet; cook 5 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Add tomatoes, reserved liquid and crushed red pepper to onions; simmer 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta; return to pan. Add tomato mixture, bacon and basil; toss to coat. Add mozzarella; mix lightly. Serve topped with Parmesan.