Quick Pasta Carbonara Recipe
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Quick Pasta Carbonara

By: PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese 
"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. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Add remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.
  3. Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.

Footnotes

  • Kraft Kitchens Tips
  • Keeping it Safe: When a dish contains dairy products, such as the cheeses and milk in this recipe, be sure to serve it immediately and refrigerate any leftovers promptly.
  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 407 | Total Fat: 15.8g | Cholesterol: 52mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2011 by Momov3&pup   view full review
This was very good. I cook all Italian food, so I used mascarpone cheese in place of cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by SandyM   view full review
I made the recipe just as described and it was very sticky and bland. It was certainly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by HCrumpton   view full review
I really enjoyed this dish it was quick and easy. I can't understand how it came out sticky...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2011 by MANORBOOKS   view full review
Thought this E-Z dish was a winner. I would even serve it to guests. I doubled the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2011 by KKH3   view full review
This had a lot of flavor and I will definitely make it again! I used one medium chopped onion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by mimi   view full review
This is absolutely delicious!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2011 by Denise's Creations   view full review
Next time I will add a little more milk and thin out the sauce; the flavor was good though.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by kakeister   view full review
I made this on the spur of the moment from what I had laying around the apartment I share with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2011 by benbuck   view full review
We prepared this as directed and it tastes like noodles with cream cheese.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2011 by Katiec4717   view full review
AMAZING!!!! I added chicken too the sauce is so good I also added extra bacon.

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