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Creamy Cheese & Pepper Rotini

Check out our mouth-watering Creamy Cheese & Pepper Rotini. A blend of fresh ingredients and whole wheat goodness, it’s a healthy dinnertime favourite.

TipSubstitute another savoury cream cheese for the herb and garlic.

 

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Prep time
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Cook time
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Serves
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Creamy Cheese & Pepper Rotini
Catelli Classic Rotini

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (375 g) CATELLI® HEALTHY HARVEST® Whole Wheat Rotini
  • 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced red pepper
  • 250 g (1 tub) light herb and garlic flavoured cream cheese
  • 1 cup (250 mL) milk
  • 2 cups (500 mL) lightly packed baby arugula leaves
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) each salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice
  •   Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Prepare rotini according to package directions. Add red peppers during the last minute of cooking.

Step 2

Stir cream cheese, milk, salt and pepper in a saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until smooth and bubbly.

Step 3

Toss hot rotini with cream sauce, arugula and lemon juice. Serve with Parmesan cheese (if using).