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Pasta Carbonara

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

25 MIN

Servings

4 Servings

Make tasty Pasta Carbonara with this recipe that takes out a lot of the prep work. Carbonara has never been easier than this delicious take on a classic.

Ingredients

  • 1/2

    lb

    spaghetti, uncooked

  • 4

    oz

    (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread

  • 1

    tbsp

    milk

  • 1/4

    tsp

    dried Italian seasoning

  • 4

    slices

    OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 2

    cloves

    garlic, minced

  • 1/4

    tsp

    ground black pepper

  • 1/2

    cup

    Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided

  • 1

    tbsp

    chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt. Combine cream cheese spread, milk and Italian seasoning until blended.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add garlic to drippings; cook 1 min. or until fragrant.Add bacon, pepper and cream cheese mixture; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.

  3. Step 3

    Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Gradually add reserved water to sauce. Add spaghetti; toss to evenly coat. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan; mix lightly. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley.

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