Ingredients

  • 3 cups ziti pasta, uncooked
  • 1 tsp. oil
  • 3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 lb. (225 g) sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1-3/4 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
  • 125 g (1/2 of 250-g pkg.) Philadelphia Light Brick Cream Cheese Spread, cubed
  • 1 pkg. (142 g) baby spinach leaves
  • 1-1/2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Light 4 Cheese Italiano Cheese, divided

Method

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add squash and mushrooms; cook and stir 8 min.
  • or until squash is tender.
  • Add garlic and rosemary; cook and stir 1 min.
  • Add broth and cream cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min.
  • or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Add to squash mixture in skillet along with the spinach and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min.
  • or until heated through.
  • Top with remaining shredded cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min.
  • or until melted.