ZESTY PENNE PASTA - LIGHT

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Zesty Penne Pasta - Light image

I found this recipe in a magazine, in a Philly (cream cheese) ad. I modified it to make it healthier, and was honestly WOW-ed when I tried it - it's that good! Hope it WOW-s you too!

Provided by megs_

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups whole wheat penne, uncooked
1 lb reduced-fat pork sausage, Jimmy Dean
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, I use Prego Heart-Smart
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

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.

Syed Nawab
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy pasta dish. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


David Dax
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This pasta dish is a family favorite. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with the kids. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Sanghar Walay
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for my family and friends and they all love it too.


Najeeb Rehman Khaldi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pasta is cooked in one pot, which saves time and cleanup. The sauce is also very flavorful and versatile. I've used it with different types of pasta and vegetables.


lisalee jackson
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Daniel Moses
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili flakes if you're not a fan of spicy food.


Nnamdi Odiari
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Meh.


Oluwatobiloba Olorunnisola
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I found this recipe to be too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved. I ended up giving up and ordering takeout instead.


Samuel Kombo
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This pasta dish was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Kira Walters
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Huzaifa Ali Malik
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This is my new favorite pasta recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors in the sauce.


Amanuel Habte
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out great. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Elizabeth Muturi
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This penne pasta was a hit with my family! The zesty sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.