Pasta With Leek & Bacon

Name: Pasta With Leek & Bacon
Ingredients: 15 g butter, unsalted; 120 g bacon, thick-cut or 120 g pancetta; 2 leeks, small; 70 ml cream, double; 180 g pasta, Farfalle (bow-shaped); 80 g parmesan cheese; salt and pepper, to taste

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

15 g butter, unsalted
120 g bacon, thick-cut or 120 g pancetta
2 leeks, small
70 ml cream, double
180 g pasta, Farfalle (bow-shaped)
80 g parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Cut bacon into 1cm cubes.
2

Trim the leeks and cut in half length ways, rinsing any dirt out from beneath the layers. Cut the halves into thin strips length ways.
3

Melt butter in frying pan and saute the bacon and leeks for about 5 - 6 minutes.
4

Add cream, mix well and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes.
5

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to packet instructions, then drain.
6

Add the bacon and leek mixture to the hot pasta and season well.
7

Mix together and serve immediately. Top with Parmesan.