PHILADELPHIA QUICK PASTA CARBONARA

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Fix the perfect dish for busy nights: our PHILADELPHIA Quick Pasta Carbonara. Cream cheese makes the classic Italian carbonara sauce a cinch.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
Add remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g