Pasta Carbonara Recipe
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Pasta Carbonara

By: Cathy Lorenzini 
"This rich pasta toss from Cathy Lorenzini is great for everyday dinners or special occasions. 'I can come home from work and throw this dish together in a half hour,' says the St. Charles, Missouri cook. 'Wherever I take it, I'm constantly asked for the recipe.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (104)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked tube pasta
  • 6 bacon strips, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute garlic until tender. Add the milk, cream cheese and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and bacon; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by Kerri Bear   view full review
Mmmmmm and super easy to make! I did cut the butter down to a 1/4 cup and after I stirred the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by COLTSFANFOREVER   view full review
I add chicked and portabella mushrooms to mine. I grill the chicken first and sautee the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2007 by KarenP   view full review
We've been taste testing carbonara recipes, but have stopped now because we LOVE this one. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by amjordan87   view full review
Very good, I added chicken to mine and next time I think I will add a veggie as well. My only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Angie S.   view full review
Used 1/4 c butter, 1/2 bar of the reduced fat cream cheese, used 6 strips of turkey bacon, 1/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by debbieb   view full review
This is the best recipe. Not only is it easy, but I always have these ingredients on hand. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by georgiamom   view full review
This recipe was very easy to make and my husband LOVED it. I love pasta and I thought it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by Katie   view full review
This was very good pasta! I used herb and garlic cream cheese, and this combined with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2011 by KarensPerspective   view full review
Very tasty. Very easy. Easy to modify. Add veggies, meats, alternate cheeses other than the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by miz24824   view full review
i made this with al dente linguine, 5 pcs thick cut bacon, 1/4 cream cheese, 3/4 c frozen...

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