Quick Pasta Carbonara

We all loved this! Definitely a keeper recipe!

PREP 20 min.
MAKES 4 servings
COST PER SERVING = $0.94*
what you need
½ lb. medium-size pasta
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
4 oz. (½ of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
½ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
¾ cup milk
1 cup frozen or canned peas
½ tsp. garlic powder
make it
COOK pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; remove with slotted spoon to paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.
ADD remaining ingredients to drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.
DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.