Quick Pasta Carbonara

40 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Ready In: 20 min

“This Italian classic is ready in only 20 minutes and the addition of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese adds a rich, satisfying flavor. Perfect for weekend entertaining or a quick, weeknight meal. ” - by PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Ingredients

1/2 pound medium-size pasta
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
Add remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
407 cal
20%

Fat
15.8 g
24%

Carbs
50.7 g
16%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Momov3&pup

May. 18, 2011

"This was very good. I cook all Italian food, so I used mascarpone cheese in place of cream cheese and pancetta in place of Bacon. The pancetta adds that nice salty, spicy kick. Also asparagus or green..." See more beans switch it up a bit."

HCrumpton

Apr. 4, 2011

"I really enjoyed this dish it was quick and easy. I can't understand how it came out sticky unless you forgot to add the milk. I don't normally measure the ingredients so i can't justify it tasting bl..." See moreand. If it is bland add more parmesian or garlic powder. I also didn't add the peas because my husband doesn't care for them. Overall, we enjoyed."

SandyM

Mar. 30, 2011

"I made the recipe just as described and it was very sticky and bland. It was certainly missing flavor. I am not good with inventing my own recipes so I have to rely on others to tweak this and make..." See more it better. As is, I would not make it again."

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