Recipe: CREAMY CHICKEN & PASTA BAKE

1 1/2 cups multi grain rotini pasta, uncooked
1 small bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup fat free reduced sodium chicken broth
2 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbs grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli for last 3 min. Heat a skillet. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Stir in broth simmer until chicken is done. Add cream cheese, cook and stir until melted. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella. Drain pasta and broccoli. Add to chicken mixture, mix lightly. Spoon into a 8" square baking dish, cover. Bake 15 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake uncovered until melted. LET STAND 5
MIN. THEN SERVE.

Makes 4 servings

Recipe: GARDEN PASTA SALAD

1/2 pkg rotini pasta, uncooked
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbs white wine vinegar
1 tbs Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli and carrots to pasta cooking water during last 2 min. Drain pasta and vegetables, rinse with cold water. In bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic. Add pasta, broccoli, carrots, red pepper and onion, toss to coat well.

COVER, REFRIGERATE OR SERVE IMMEDIATELY.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe: Pasta With Cream Sauce

1 (16 oz) pkg. bow tie pasta
1 small red onion chopped
4 large garlic cloves minced
3 T. olive oil
3/4 C. chicken broth
1 1/2 t. minced fresh basil
1 1/2 t. minced fresh oregano
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 C. heavy whipping cream

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large skillet,
saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in broth, basil, oregano, salt
and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 8 minutes or until reduce by about
half. Stir in cream. Cook uncovered 8-10 minutes longer or until sauce is
reduced to 1 1/4 cups. Drain pasta, toss with sauce.