Bacon Alfredo Penne Pasta

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

30 MIN

Servings

6 Servings

Serve up our Bacon Alfredo Penne Pasta for a flavorful entrée at tonight's dinner. Our creamy Bacon Alfredo Penne Pasta is made with whole wheat ...

Ingredients

  • 3

    cups

    whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked

  • 1

    tbsp

    oil

  • 1

    tsp

    minced garlic

  • 2

    tbsp

    chopped fresh parsley, divided

  • 1

    cup

    CLASSICO Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce

  • 1

    jar

    (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, finely chopped

  • 4

    slices

    cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled

  • 2

    oz

    (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed

  • 1/4

    tsp

    chipotle chile pepper powder


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min.

  3. Step 3

    Reserve 1 Tbsp. parsley for later use. Add remaining parsley to skillet along with all remaining ingredients; cook 3 to 5 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and pasta sauce mixture is heated through, stirring frequently.

  4. Step 4

    Add pasta; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.