Ingredients
Directions
COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.ADD remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.
Serving Suggestion:
For added color and texture, serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Lite Dressing.
Easy Creamy Tomato Sauce:
In addition to adding delicious creaminess to the pasta sauce in this recipe, PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese can be used to make a simple creamy tomato sauce for use in other recipes. Simply stir a couple ounces of cream cheese into your favorite marinara sauce before cooking until cream cheese is melted and sauce is heated through. Then, toss with your favorite hot cooked pasta and serve.
Substitute:
Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 490 calories, 24g total fat, 11g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 51g
carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 18g protein, 25%DV vitamin A, 6%DV vitamin C, 20%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.