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Rotini with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

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A great side pasta salad.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Sundried Tomato and Basil Cream Cheese Spread
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

COOK pasta in large skillet as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain in colander; set aside.

HEAT oil in same skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add pasta and cream cheese spread; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and pasta is heated through. Stir in tomatoes; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.

REMOVE from heat. Add basil; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Cooking Know-How:
To prevent the pasta sauce from becoming diluted, thoroughly drain the cooked pasta before tossing it with the sauce.

Special Extra:
Add 1/3 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits to pasta mixture with the tomatoes.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with a crisp salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.

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