PASTA CARBONARA WITH LEEKS AND LEMON

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This dish transforms simple ingredients like bacon, eggs, and cheese into something that is absolutely irresistible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
4 leeks (white and light-green parts only), halved lengthwise, rinsed well, and thinly sliced
3/4 pound short pasta, such as campanelle or orecchiette
2 large eggs
1/2 ounce Parmesan, grated (1/4 cup), plus more for serving (optional)
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until leeks are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add pasta to pot and cook according to package instructions. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and lemon zest and juice. Whisk 1/4 cup pasta water into egg mixture.
  • Drain pasta and immediately add to egg mixture, along with bacon, leeks, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Sprinkle with more cheese if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

Naveed Khitab
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I'll be making this for dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing!


Aranny Dominguez
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


julian Ndum
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I'm not sure about the combination of leeks and lemon in a pasta dish, but I'm willing to try it.


Parwati Dhami
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This dish is so versatile. You can add different vegetables or proteins to suit your taste.


sane ahmed
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase the natural flavors of the leeks and lemon.


Kristi Mizner
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The leeks and lemon add a touch of elegance to the dish.


Mubeen Aslam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's my go-to dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


SHAHZADA Khalil
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This pasta dish is so creamy and flavorful. The leeks and lemon add a unique twist that I really enjoyed.


Chance Pendley
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I loved this dish! The lemon really helped to balance out the flavor.


Adnan Muneer
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The leeks and lemon add a nice touch of flavor.


xavier Spears
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Just made this for dinner and it was amazing! The lemon really brightens up the dish.


Saqib Jadoon
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Delicious and easy to make! I'll definitely be making this again.


marci jackson
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the leeks added a nice touch of sophistication.


Blinera Muçiqi
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The sauce was a bit too runny for my taste, but the flavor was still great. I'll try adding less milk next time.


Lunch Box
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! The leeks and lemon add a unique flavor that I've never tasted before. I highly recommend giving this recipe a try.


wa 786 wa
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The end result was a delicious and impressive meal that my family loved.


Shahzad Zia
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This pasta carbonara with leeks and lemon was a delightful dish! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the leeks adding a subtle sweetness and the lemon providing a refreshing brightness. The sauce was creamy and rich, and the pasta was cooked