Quick Pasta Carbonara

Quick Pasta Carbonara
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Quick Pasta Carbonaran a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 519 calories, 20g of protein, and 26g of fat each. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. This recipe from Taste of Home requires bacon, philadelphia® cream cheese, milk, and peas. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Brussels Sprout Carbonara with Fettuccini, Fettuccine Alla Carbonara, With No Cream Necessary, and Linguine Alla Carbonara.

Instructions

1
COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
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Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.
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Drain bacon on paper towels.
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ADD remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.
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DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl.
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Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings4
Health Score10
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