Homeade Alfredo

Made this last night and we are eating leftovers today. Justin really liked this. I added in my suggestions in the text :)

 

 

3/4 lb. spaghetti, uncooked

3 cups  small broccoli florets

3 carrots (3/4 lb.), cut into thin slices

Mushrooms (opt)

8 oz. pkg. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

2 cup milk

1/3 cup  KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

1/2 tsp.  garlic powder or crushed garlic clove

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

(I even added some seasoned salt, and whatever looked good)

Make It

COOK spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water the last 3 min. Or boil veggies in a seperate pot just a few minutes.
MEANWHILE, cook remaining ingredients in saucepan on medium-low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
DRAIN spaghetti mixture; return to pan. Add sauce; toss to coat.

Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

Special Extra

Prepare as directed, adding 1 cup thawed frozen peas and 1/4 cup crumbled cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon or 1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits to the sauce. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Special Extra

Stir in 1/4 tsp. nutmeg and 1/8 tsp. white pepper.