Saturday, March 03, 2007

Spinach and Bacon Pasta Toss (serves 8)

Ingredients
1 lb wide egg noodles, uncookes
3/4 cup Kraft Light Done Right! Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves (4 cups)
1 cup Kraft Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
8 slices Oscar Mayer Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

Instructions
1. Cook noodles as directed on package.
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

2. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat.
Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through.
Add tomatoes; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Stir in noodles and reserved 1/2 cup cooking water.
Remove from heat.

3. Add spinach, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the bacon; toss lightly to combine.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

From Kraft Kitchens Calendar 2007.

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