Best Kraft Creamy Italian Pasta Recipes

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KRAFT'S ITALIAN PASTA SALAD COPYCAT RECIPE



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This is a copycat recipe for the discontinued Kraft's Italian Pasta Salad boxed meal that used to be sold in stores. It's made with tri-color rotini, Zesty Italian dressing, Italian seasoning, garlic, and onion powder, and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups Tri-Color Rotini
1/2 cup Kraft's Zesty Italian Dressing
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Sweet Basil
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
Sliced Olives
Cubed Colby Jack Cheese
Mini Pepperoni
Sliced Green Pepper
Sliced Onion
Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
Mini Croutons

Steps:

  • Cook rotini according to directions on box for al dente, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta in colander and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add Italian dressing and stir. Add in seasonings and toss to coat the pasta. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top. Customize with any additional meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 316 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN SEASONING



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Get a taste of Italy when you make this Creamy Pasta Salad with Italian Seasoning. Add MIRACLE WHIP Dressing to this delicious, colorful pasta salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
4 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), cooked
4 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup chopped red pepper s
1 cup carrot slices
1/2 cup red onion slices
4 oz. provolone cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Mix dressings and seasoning in large bowl until blended.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 10 g

EASY BAKED MANICOTTI



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Italian restaurants ain't got nothin' on your kitchen. Rich, homemade stuffed manicotti is easier than it looks. Our video walks you through the manicotti recipe...so prepare for compliments to the chef!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1-3/4 cups POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
12 cooked manicotti shells, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread 3/4 cup pasta sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Mix egg, pesto sauce and cheeses until blended; spoon into resealable plastic bag. Use scissors to cut small corner from bottom of bag.
  • Fill manicotti shells by squeezing cheese mixture into both sides of each shell; place in prepared baking dish. Top with remaining pasta sauce; cover.
  • Bake 40 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI A LA KRAFT



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1.5 pounds ground beef
1 units onion
1 units green bell pepper
1 boxes italian
28 ounces tomatoes
1 units salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 tablespoons sugar
1 units spaghetti

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, onion, and pepper in large skillet, drain. Begin boiling the water for the pasta.
  • Add seasoning packet and crushed tomatoes to meat mixture. Add salt, pepper, and sugar. Heat on medium low until starts to boil then cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Cook spaghetti (add additional spaghetti depending on desired serving amount).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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Black olives, broccoli and peppers combine with zingy dressing to create this Italian-style pasta salad-a perennial picnic and potluck favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups rotini pasta, cooked
2 cups small broccoli florets
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

CREAMY PHILADELPHIA® PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Penne pasta is combined with boneless chicken breast, red bell pepper, fresh asparagus, and zucchini in a cream sauce.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 zucchini, cut into chunks
1 ½ cups cut-up fresh asparagus (1-inch lengths)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, cubed
¼ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add broth and cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
  • Drain pasta; return to pot. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 577.3 mg, Sugar 2 g

CREAMY SAUSAGE RIGATONI



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. rigatoni pasta, uncooked
1 lb. Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Marinara with Plum Tomatoes & Olive Oil Pasta Sauce
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, remove casings from sausage if necessary; crumble sausage into large skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Cook on medium heat until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, cook and stir 30 sec. Add pasta sauce and cream cheese; mix well. Cook on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Drain pasta. Add to pasta sauce mixture; mix lightly. Top with basil and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 14 g

FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA



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Who says pasta has to be Italian? This Fiesta Chicken Pasta will have your family asking for seconds-en español!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     1 Bag, 5 Dinners

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 red peppers, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook and stir 6 min. Add peppers, dressing and chili powder; cook 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Stir in salsa and sour cream.
  • Drain pasta. Toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 35 g

KRAFT PARMESAN PASTA SALAD



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This pasta salad has it all: Lots of color from the tri-colored pasta and veggies and lots of flavor from the Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz. tri-colored rotini pasta, uncooked
3 cups assorted cut-up vegetables (carrots, tomatoes, broccoli and green peppers)
3/4 cup KRAFT Creamy Italian Dressing
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Place in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 7 g

KRAFT CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA



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Make and share this Kraft Creamy Italian Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by coreyovercash

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (1 lb) box penne pasta
1 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed.
  • Allow pasta to cool.
  • Combine dressing, mayo, vinegar in large bowl.
  • add cooled pasta and mix well, add vegetable if desired.
  • let chill in fridge.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.7, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 141.5, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.8

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING I



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A wonderful, thick dressing - my favorite.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Italian Dressing

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
½ small onion
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, onion, vinegar, and sugar. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 153 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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