Asparagus Bow-Tie Pasta

By ltrodrigu

Tip: Add 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken to skillet with the cooked pasta.

Ingredients

• 2 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1/2 cup halved orange pepper strips
• 1/4 cup julienne-cut oil-packed roasted tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
• 50 grams Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
• chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 cup Kraft 4 Cheese Shredded Cheese

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 35mins
Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

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

Meanwhile, cook peppers and tomatoes in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.

Add pasta mixture, broth, cream cheese and oregano to skillet; mix well. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Top with shredded cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.