Main dishes

Quick Pasta Carbonara

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kraft

Cream cheese is the shortcut to making this classic Italian sauce. Bacon gives it added flavor. Just 20 minutes to fix makes it a perfect dish for busy nights.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

20 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

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What You Need

1/2

lb. fettuccine

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

cup frozen peas

3/4

cup milk

1/2

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2

tsp. garlic powder

Make It

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.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

Serving Suggestion

For added color and texture, serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.

Substitute

Prepare using your favorite pasta.

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dmn_mn

posted:4/10/2012

This was delish! I did make 2 changes...I added more bacon (I couldn't help myself) & I used fresh garlic. It was really good!

dbmason04

posted:3/9/2012

I love pasta carbonara...made this for the fam and they love it! Well, except for my 9yo, but he doesn't like much:-) Great reciepe, Thanks!

rmkluba

posted:8/26/2011

This was very easy to make and delicious!

a cook

posted:2/28/2011

Made this exactly as it said to in the recipe. I loved everything about it, the garlic, and cream cheese flavors especially. It was very easy to make and will become a go to meal!

LadieRobin

posted:1/10/2011

I used fresh garlic and substituted broccoli for the peas as my husband doesn't like peas. It was GREAT!

arpie

posted:12/14/2010

My son (14) loved it. I used the recipe as a start to follow. I ended up using a whole box (14 oz) because it's a pain to have a partly used box. I also used a whole 8 oz neufchatel cream cheese. I used about 1Tablespoon of chopped garlic in my bacon grease. Instead of peas I used 16 oz of fresh spinach which I added to the bacon grease and sauteed for a few minutes until it wilted. I probably used more parmesan cheese. It reheated nicely with extra milk in pan and then when bubbly added extra parm cheese. I can't wait to make again.

cassandra1974

posted:9/13/2010

I made this with the Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Spread. It was very good. Also omitted the bacon and added some crumbled sausage and spinach with the peas. Everybody liked it and it was quick and easy. Will make this again.

julz404

posted:8/9/2010

It was easy and delicious! I added some frozen shrimp that I had on hand and it gave the pasta some extra substance. Love the bacon in the dish. Will make this again.

rebellemichelle

posted:5/13/2010

This was awesome! We both eat it all! very easy to make and it was rich and creamy even with low fat ingredients.

staceys

posted:3/9/2010

I exchanged the bacon for smoked turkey sausage and added a little spinach. It turned out great. The whole family loved it.