CREAMY HERB & GARLIC PASTA CARBONARA

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Cream cheese spread and grated Parmesan make a rich and creamy sauce for this tasty pasta dish. Add bacon, and it's a guaranteed family-pleaser!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup (3/4 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Heat broth and cream cheese spread in medium saucepan over medium heat 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to evenly coat pasta. Add Parmesan and bacon; mix lightly. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 11 g