Quick Pasta Carbonara

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Ingredients

  • What You Need1/2 lb. fettuccine
  • 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
  • 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Preparation

Step 1

What You Need1/2 lb. fettuccine
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Make It
COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.

ADD remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.

DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.
Substitute;Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.Serving Suggestion ;For added color and texture, serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.SubstitutePrepare using your favorite pasta.