Harvest Pasta Bake

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Chopped onions, red pepper and creamy butternut squash give this rigatoni pasta casserole its harvest veggie creds.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1 onion, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 ⅓ cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked

  • 4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed, softened

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 1 (8 ounce) package KRAFT Shredded Three Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided

  • ¼ cup croutons, crushed

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in 13x9-inch baking dish. Bake 30 to 40 min. or until squash is tender. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

  3. Drain pasta; return to pan. Add cream cheese and milk; stir until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended. Add to squash mixture with 1 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly. Top with crouton crumbs and remaining shredded cheese.

  4. Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Tips

Substitute: Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

Special Extra: Garnish with 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Substitute: Prepare using shredded KRAFT Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Substitute: For less heat, substitute dried thyme leaves for the crushed red pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360 Calories
18g Fat
41g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 266mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 514mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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