Zesty Spaghetti A La Philly Recipes

SPAGHETTI A LA PHILLY

Steps:

• COOK spaghetti as directed on package.
• MEANWHILE, brown meat in large skillet. Stir in sauce and cream cheese; cook on low heat 3 to 5 minute or until sauce is well blended and heated through, stirring frequently.
• DRAIN spaghetti. Add to sauce; mix lightly. Place on platter; top with Parmesan.
• Special Extra: Cook 1 cup each chopped bell peppers and onions with the ground beef.
• Special Extra: Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.
• Variation: Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.
• Special Extra: Thaw and drain 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach. Add to browned meat with the spaghetti sauce and cream cheese.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving: 570 calories, 21g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 0.5g trans fat, 110mg cholesterol, 950mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate, 5g dietary fiber, 11g sugars, 36g protein, 20%DV vitamin A, 25%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 30%DV iron.

SPAGHETTI A LA PHILLY

Steps:

• Cook the beef in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.
• Stir the sauce and cream cheese in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 3 minutes or until the cream cheese is melted, stirring often.
• Place the spaghetti into a large bowl. Add the beef mixture and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

ZESTY PENNE PASTA - LIGHT

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• While that cooks, brown sausage in a pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• When sausage is fully cooked, add spaghetti sauce & red chili pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add cream cheese to sauce, stir well for 2 minutes.
• Drain pasta and mix well with sauce. Top with parmesan, let stand on LOW heat for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.