Shortcut Creamy Carbonara
Shortcut Creamy Carbonara turns the classic into a lush, velvety pasta with smoky bacon, sweet peas, and a silky sauce made with milk and cream cheese. Parmesan ties it together with a salty finish, coating each strand of linguine. It’s a comforting weeknight dinner that feels cozy enough for guests, too.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine at a boil until slightly firm, about 11 minutes, adding the peas in the final minute of cooking. Drain and keep warm in a bowl.
- 2
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Add the garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the milk and cream cheese until blended.
- 4
Crumble the bacon and add to the linguine along with the sauce and Parmesan cheese; stir to coat.
- Calories 594.64 kcal High
- Protein 27.04 g Good Source
- Carbs 94.49 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.39 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.54 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 33.67 mg Moderate
- Sodium 341.17 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.93 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.09 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 242.8 mg Moderate
- Iron 5.32 mg Good Source
- Potassium 452.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 130.65 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 13.36 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.68 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Shortcut Creamy Carbonara is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Cream Cheese, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 594.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shortcut Creamy Carbonara?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Shortcut Creamy Carbonara made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Cream Cheese, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Peas. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Shortcut Creamy Carbonara?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Shortcut Creamy Carbonara?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 594.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shortcut Creamy Carbonara easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
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