Tangy Bacon Pasta Toss

• 3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
• 6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
• 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

1. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
3. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
4. Discard all but 1 Tbsp.
5. drippings from skillet.
6. Add dressing, peas and onions; cook and stir 3 to 4 min.
7. on medium heat or until peas are heated through.
8. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
9. Place pasta in large bowl.
10. Add vegetable mixture and bacon; mix lightly.
11. Gradually stir in reserved pasta water, if needed, until pasta mixture is of desired consistency.
12. Top with cheese.

rotini pasta, bacon, frozen peas, green onion, italian

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/tangy-bacon-pasta-toss-162661.aspx (may not work)