Steps to Prepare Carbonara Pasta Recipe Easy

Quick Pasta Carbonara

Simply delicious and so easy to make at home.

Recipe Summary Quick Pasta Carbonara

The rich flavors of bacon and green peas combine with a cheesy, creamy sauce to serve with hot, cooked pasta.

Ingredients | Carbonara Pasta Recipe Easy

½ pound medium-size pasta

4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

1 cup frozen peas

¾ cup milk

½ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

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.

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.

Info | Carbonara Pasta Recipe Easy

prep: 20 mins total: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 (1-1/4 cup) servings

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