Cheater Carbonara

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Use milk and cream cheese in place of eggs to make an extra-creamy carbonara.

Submitted by Allrecipes Magazine
Updated on February 2, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 5 slices bacon

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 cup milk

  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes, adding peas in the last minute of cooking. Drain and keep warm in a bowl.

  2. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet.

  3. Add garlic to the skillet; saute for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in milk and cream cheese until blended.

  4. Crumble bacon and add to the linguine along with sauce and Parmesan cheese; stir to coat.

Cook's Note:

Cook linguine pasta according to individual package instructions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443 Calories
19g Fat
50g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 495mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 172mg 13%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 360mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.