Shrimp Carbonara
Shopping List
- 220 g (8 oz) dried spaghetti
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb (500 g) peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas
- 1 cup (250 mL) Herb and Garlic Light Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced lengthwise in half
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or margarine, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) Kraft Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago Shredded Cheese
Make it now!
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cook spaghetti in large saucepan according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in medium skillet set over medium-high heat, add bacon; cook, turning occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel–lined plate. Reserve 1 tbsp drippings in skillet; discard remaining drippings.
- Add shrimp to skillet set over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until shrimp are firm and pink. Stir in peas and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add cream cheese, milk and 1/4 cup (60 mL) Parmesan cheese; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is thickened (do not let sauce come to boil).
- Arrange French bread on foil-lined baking sheet, cut sides up.
- In small bowl, stir together butter and garlic until combined. Divide butter mixture over bread slices. Sprinkle with Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago Shredded Cheese blend.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.
- To large saucepan of spaghetti, add shrimp mixture and bacon and stir to coat. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Serve garlic bread alongside carbonara.
For added colour and texture, serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favourite dressing.
Shrimp Carbonara
Serves:4
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes