Cheesy Broccoli and Pasta
- 1 pkg. (13.25 oz.) whole wheat blend penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 lb. broccoli, cut into small florets
- 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
- 2 cups milk
- 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 4 min.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
- Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 3 Tbsp.
- drippings in skillet.
- Drain bacon on paper towels.
- Add onions to reserved drippings; cook on medium heat 4 to 5 min.
- or until tender.
- Add flour; whisk, scraping browned bits until blended.
- Gradually stir in milk.
- Bring to boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 min.
- or until thickened.
- Add Neufchatel, blue cheese and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 Tbsp.
- Parmesan.
- Drain pasta mixture; place in serving bowl.
- Add sauce; toss lightly.
- Crumble bacon; sprinkle over pasta with remaining Parmesan.
whole wheat blend penne pasta, broccoli, bacon, onion, whole wheat flour, milk, cheese, ground red pepper, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/cheesy-broccoli-pasta-187850.aspx (may not work)