Updated Fettuccine Carbonara

photo by:kraft

We took one of the richest pastas around and turned it into a delicious low-fat alternative. It's not only brilliant, it's downright delectable.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

25 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

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What You Need

1/2

lb. fettuccine, uncooked

cup frozen peas

1/4

cup PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese

1/4

cup KRAFT Lite Creamy Caesar Dressing

Tbsp. flour

cup fat-free milk

pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, cut into short strips

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

It's for dipping and dunking and mixing-upping. And yes, for salad too.

Make It

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding peas to the boiling water for the last 3 min.

MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese, dressing and flour in medium saucepan with whisk until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture is well blended. Add ham; cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta mixture; return to pan. Add sauce; mix lightly. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Top with parsley and Parmesan.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Makeover Savings

Save 80 calories and 16 grams of fat per serving by using smoked ham instead of bacon and replacing the egg yolks and whipping cream with PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, KRAFT Lite Creamy Caesar Dressing, flour and fat-free milk.

Cooking Know-How

Use a large pot of water to cook pasta so it has room to move and won't stick together while cooking.

Serving Suggestion

Serve this entree with a crisp mixed green salad topped with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.

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a cook

posted:1/31/2007

i usually don't like alfredo sauces but this was really good.... i will definetly make it again

a cook

posted:1/30/2007

This has become a weekly meal at our house. Very fast and very good!

juhonama

posted:1/22/2007

This is a great way to use up those half-bags of frozen peas I find in the back of the freezer! The taste was very good and I'm picky about cream sauces! Whole family loved it...I'll definitely be putting this in the rotation!

missbirke

posted:1/15/2007

Substitued with Lite Ranch Dressing and added garlic powder. Gave it an extra zing. This was very good though I love the original high calorie/fat version. This "updated" recipe I will make agagin, especially since my son loved it.

sachsmom18

posted:1/13/2007

My family and I completely loved this emal. I added shrimp and a little spinach and deleted the ham. I also doubled the recipe. Fantastic flavor!

a cook

posted:12/29/2006

It was pretty good. I personally would not use the ceaser dressing. I would try to substitue for something else. If you do not like ceaser dressing, you will not like it as I didn't. I probably wouldn't make this receipe again.

Lisbet43

posted:12/3/2006

It was so easy to make and my family loved it. The taste was perfect

Lindkat

posted:10/6/2006

My family LOVES this recipe. They want me to make it all the time, in the place of other pasta dishes. I follow the directions except I add short strips of smoked turkey luchmeat. It's the best. Yummy!!!

first dance

posted:10/4/2006

My family really enjoyed this!!!

amy7677

posted:9/23/2006

I love this recipe. I made it for my sister and brother in law and they loved it. I didn't put ham in it . But will try it will ham some time.