Dinner

Creamy Basil and Red Pepper Pasta is for Dinner.

Creamy Basil and Red Pepper Pasta takes several minutes to prepare.

Creamy Basil and Red Pepper Pasta takes several minutes to cook.

Creamy Basil and Red Pepper Pasta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Basil and Red Pepper Pasta are:

2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
4 oz. fat free cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup fat free milk
1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, well drained
1 tbsp fresh basil leaves
4 tsp 100% grated parmesan cheese
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Here is how you make Creamy Basil and Red Pepper Pasta:

Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, place cream cheese, milk, red peppers, basil and Parmesan cheese in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth; set aside. Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook on medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in cream cheese mixture. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture in pan; stir gently until well blendedNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAPIENING.

The nutritional information for Creamy Basil and Red Pepper Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 295.9

• Total Fat: 2.7 g
• Cholesterol: 60.3 mg
• Sodium: 618.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
• Protein: 35.9 g