Pappardelle Pasta & Chicken Sausage

By amt2mf

nutritional information:
Calories 580 Total fat 24 g Saturated fat 11 g Cholesterol 100 mg Sodium 1230 mg Carbohydrate 52 g Dietary fiber 4 g Sugars 5 g Protein 38 g Vitamin A 50 %DV Vitamin C 60 %DV Calcium 30 %DV Iron 20 %DV

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. pappardelle pasta, uncooked
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1 lb. chicken sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips, halved crosswise
• 1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2/3 cup half-and-half
• 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
• 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping

Preparation

Step 1

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.

MEANWHILE, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook on medium heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Add peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender and sausage is done.

DRAIN pasta mixture. Add to skillet along with broth, half-and-half and oregano; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened. Top with shredded cheese; cook 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan.