Quick and Creamy Pasta Carbonara

Quick and Creamy Pasta Carbonara

9 Reviews
  • Prep: 15 min
  • Cook: 25 min
  • Ready In: 40 min

“This rich pasta toss is great for everyday dinners or special occasions. I can come home from work and throw this dish together in a half hour.” - by big daddy cooks

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in pan; set bacon aside.
  3. Cook and stir garlic in the remaining bacon grease over medium heat. Add milk, cream cheese, and butter to skillet; stir until smooth. Stir Parmesan cheese, peas, ham, and bacon into cream cheese mixture; cook until peas are heated through, about 5 minutes more. Mix pasta into sauce to serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

  • Calories
  • 778 cal
  • 39%
  • Fat
  • 55.5 g
  • 85%
  • Carbs
  • 46.7 g
  • 15%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (9)

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Sarah Jo
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Sarah Jo

"This was a last minute dinner attempt after my original dinner tanked. VERY simple which I appreciated. I did not have ham or peas, what I did was throw in a good amount steamed broccoli. I also added..." See more a good amount fresh ground pepper. I sprinkled fresh parmesan over each portion before serving. The boys and I inhaled this. VERY good."

Jayelle
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Jayelle

"Made this the other night...can't stop thinking about it. Ten stars. Followed exactly. This stuff is no joke. Will probably have to make it again in a couple days:)..." See more"

emma3308
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emma3308

"Delicious but it does take a long time. I also added pepper to taste..." See more"

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