Quick Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients

• 0.5 pounds medium-size pasta
• 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon , chopped
• 4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese , cubed
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 0.75 cups milk
• 0.5 cups KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta as directed on the package. Drain pasta and set aside.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet.

3. 3

   Add cream cheese, peas, milk, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder to reserved drippings. Cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is heated through.

4. 4

   Place pasta in a large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.