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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shortcut Creamy Carbonara, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 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 30%
- Protein 27.04 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 94.49 g 34%
- Total Fat 13.39 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 6.54 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.67 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 341.17 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 7.93 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 6.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 238.04 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 5.32 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 452.53 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 145.62 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 10.67 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.74 mcg Low Source 4%
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.
- Is Shortcut Creamy Carbonara healthy?
- Shortcut Creamy Carbonara has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 594.64 calories and 27.04 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 341.17 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.54 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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