Shrimp Carbonara

Shrimp Carbonara

Prep Time: 5 minutes. Start to Finish: 30 minutes. Serves 4

Ingredients:

½ pound uncooked spaghetti

4 slices of chopped bacon

1 pound uncooked, devined peeled large shrimp

1 cup frozen peas

1 tub of Italian cheese and Herb cooking crème (Philadelphia  brand)

¼ cup parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp

Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels

Add shrimp to reserved drippings; cook and stir on medium heat 5 minutes, or until shrimp turns pink

Stir in peas and cook for 1 minute; Add cooking crème, cook and stir for 3 minutes or until heated through

Drain spaghetti; return to pan, Add shrimp mixture and bacon; mix lightly

Top with Parmesan cheese and serve