Kraft Parmesan

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!

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Cook spaghetti in large saucepan according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. Arrange French bread on foil-lined baking sheet, cut sides up.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.
  8. To large saucepan of spaghetti, add shrimp mixture and bacon and stir to coat. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  9. Serve garlic bread alongside carbonara.
TIP:

For added colour and texture, serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favourite dressing.

Shrimp Carbonara

Shrimp Carbonara

Serves:4

Prep Time:15 minutes

Cook Time:30 minutes

You’ve heard of spaghetti carbonara, but how about shrimp carbonara? Toss spaghetti in a creamy sauce with bacon, shrimp, peas and Parmesan in this 45-minute pasta dish. Served with cheesy garlic bread to soak up all the saucy goodness!

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