Easy Pasta Carbonara

By stokeslm

Ingredients

• 1/2 of a 12oz pg uncooked turkey bacon
• 1 medium onion
• 4 garlic cloves or 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp. crusshed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 pkg (14.5oz) uncooked bow-tie pasta (5 cups)
• 1 carton (32ox) unsalted chicken stock
• 1 can (12oz) fat free evaporated milk
• 1 oz fresh parmesan cheese
• 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed

Details

Preparation time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Stack bacon and cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise in small pieces. Cook bacon in 11 or 12 inch skillet over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until browned. Meanwhile, finely chop onion. Add onion, garlic and pepper flakes to skillet. Cook another 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add pasta, stock and evaporated milk. Cover and simmer (Do not boil). Simmer 12-14 minutes or until pasta is still a little firm, stirring occasionally. Grate parmesan, remove skillet from heat, stir in cream cheese, peas and parmesan. Let stand, covered 5 minutes or until sauce is thick and creamy.