Quick Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 pound medium-size pasta
• 4 slices oscar mayer bacon, chopped
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• 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.