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Zesty Penne, Sausage and Peppers

Name: Zesty Penne, Sausage and Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked; 1 pound Italian sausage; 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; Dash crushed red pepper; 4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed; 0.25 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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This lively sauce uses cream cheese to create a rich, velvety texture like your favorite vodka sauce.

Recipe by Philadelphia

Published on November 18, 2009

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 pound Italian sausage
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon fennel seed
Dash crushed red pepper
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
¼ cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions

Cook pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, crumble sausage into large skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 8 min. or until done. Drain. Add bell peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in next 3 ingredients; cook 5 min. or until heated through. Add cream cheese; cook 2 min. or until melted, stirring frequently.
Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture; mix lightly. Top with Parmesan.

Size-Wise

You'll know it's a special occasion when you get to enjoy a serving of this easy-to-prepare meal!

Variation

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese or 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

765	Calories
38g	Fat
75g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 765
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g	48%
Saturated Fat 15g	74%
Cholesterol 86mg	29%
Sodium 1914mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 75g	27%
Dietary Fiber 9g	31%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 66mg	330%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 1001mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.