| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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 |
| Total Fat | 32 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 17 grams |
| Cholesterol | 97 milligrams |
| Sodium | 727 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 66 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 grams |
| Protein | 21 grams |
Reviews
Followed recipe but doubled sauce and added shrimp and peas. Yummy!
I make this all the time. It’s amazing the whole family loves it. I usually use a whole pack of bacon and at least two leeks. Love it.
A winner and family favorite. I will add more bacon next time.
Have made this twice. Used more bacon he 2ndd time to compensate for the gluten free noodles I have to use.
Love it, though I found myself without the cream so substituted with cream of mushroom soup instead. Great recipe. Will make again!
I make double the sauce and add chicken
This is such a flavorful pasta. Next time I plan on using orecchiette pasta.
Easy and tasty, the perfect weeknight dinner.
Quick & tasty meal! Loved it
Superb. Tasty and healthy.