Pasta Carbonara (Kim)

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients:
1/2 pound medium-size pasta
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
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

Directions:
1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.

2. Add remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.

3. Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.