Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine

By ladydee009

Cream cheese elevates this easy 20-minute pasta dish to delicious heights. Asparagus freshens up the plate while Parmesan tops things off nicely.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb fettuccine, uncooked
• 2 cups chopped fresh asparagus
• 4 oz (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
• Zest and juice from 1 lemon
• 1 lb cooked cleaned large shrimp
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from kraftrecipescom

Preparation

Step 1

COOK pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus to boiling water for the last 3 min.

MEANWHILE, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Stir in cream cheese and juice until blended. Add shrimp; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta mixture; place in large bowl. Add shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan and zest.

Kraft Kitchens Tips:

Healthy Living

Save 40 calories and 3 grams of fat per serving by preparing with whole wheat fettuccine and PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

Substitute

Substitute 1 cup fresh or frozen peas for the asparagus.

Variation

Prepare using cleaned raw shrimp; cook and stir in heated large nonstick skillet 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Add cream cheese and juice; continue as directed.