PASTA WITH BACON AND LEEKS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
12 ounces mezzi rigatoni (or other short pasta)
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bunch leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced and rinsed well
Freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet.
  • Add the leeks to the drippings in the skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook until it begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet along with the parmesan, half of the bacon and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat, adding enough of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen. To serve, top with the remaining bacon, more parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calorie, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 727 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams

bigman77
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Overall, I thought this pasta dish was pretty good. It's easy to make and it's full of flavor. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Shinirade & Zander
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This pasta dish is delicious, but it's definitely not healthy. It's a great indulgence for a special occasion, though.


Prince Clever
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This dish is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try making it with less cheese next time.


BreAnn Cotton
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I still enjoyed this dish. The bacon and cheese really helped to balance out the flavor of the leeks.


Md Sharif khan
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great dish to serve to company.


Bussdown_logan Yt
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.


ADNAN MOON
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


SR Rodela Shakib
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This is the best pasta dish I've ever had! I'm definitely going to be making it again and again.


Unique Those
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I thought this dish was okay, but it wasn't anything special. I probably won't make it again.


Sariyah Body
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This dish was a little too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I used a smoked bacon. Next time I'll use regular bacon.


Peter Adu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. Maybe I didn't cook the leeks long enough?


Sanjiv Gautam
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This pasta dish is comfort food at its best. It's rich and creamy, and the bacon and leeks add a nice savory flavor.


Mahdee Sabir
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I added some mushrooms and spinach to this dish, and it turned out great! It's a really versatile recipe that you can easily customize to your liking.


Gareth Sowter
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that was still really flavorful.


Jeon lara
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I'm not usually a fan of leeks, but they were surprisingly delicious in this dish. The bacon and cheese really balanced out the flavor.


Mikolaj Drab
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The bacon and leeks added so much flavor, and the creamy sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.