CLASSIC PASTA CARBONARA

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Got a crowd that wants pasta? Bacon? Creamy, Parmesan cheesy sauce? They'll relish this Classic Pasta Carbonara, ready to eat in just 25 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
10 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 egg s
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add garlic to drippings; cook 1 min. or until fragrant.
Whisk eggs in large bowl until blended. Drain spaghetti, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water. Gradually add reserved water to eggs, whisking constantly. Stir in pepper.
Add spaghetti and cream to bacon mixture in skillet; mix lightly. Add eggs; cook and stir on low heat 1 min. or until heated through. Add 1 cup cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into serving bowl; top with remaining cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 19 g