Quick Pasta Carbonara

All Recipes.com 4 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Ready in 20 minutes
By: PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
"This Italian classic is ready in only 20 minutes and the addition of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese adds a rich, satisfying flavor. Perfect for weekend entertaining or a quick, weeknight meal. "

Ingredients:
1/2 pound medium-size pasta
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:
Cook Bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towel. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Add remaining ingredients to reserved drippings, cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted, mixture is well blended and heated through.
Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; toss and mix lightly. Serve immediately.