SHRIMP CARBONARA

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

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12 ounces bucatini*
4 slices bacon, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 ounces cream cheese,cubed
1/4 cup half and half*, or more, as needed
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; reserving 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Add garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Season shrimp with basil, oregano, salt and pepper, to taste.Add shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in cream cheese, half and half and peas until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.If the mixture is too thick, add more half and halfas needed until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in pasta and bacon.
Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and parsley, if desired.