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Ingredients

2 pkg. (9 oz. each) refrigerated cheese tortellini

1 cup milk

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIACream Cheese, cubed

6 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated ParmesanCheese, divided

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves

1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes

Directions

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, cook milk and cream cheese in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) Parmesan and pepper. Add spinach; mix well.

DRAIN pasta. Add to spinach mixture; mix lightly. Top with tomatoes and remaining Parmesan.

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SERVING SUGGESTION

Serve this delicious dish with a crisp, mixed green salad for a simple, yet sophisticated, meal.

SPECIAL EXTRA

For a change of pace, add 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper and the zest of 1 lemon to sauce with the Parmesan and black pepper.

SPECIAL EXTRA

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread.