Pasta with Bacon and Leeks

Name: Pasta with Bacon and Leeks
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200g smoked bacon, chopped; 300g tagliatelle; 1 tablesp. rapeseed or olive oil; 2 leeks, cut in half horizontally, then cut in half lengthways, washed and cut in thin strips; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 200mls cream; Freshly ground black pepper; Handful of basil leaves, roughly torn

This speedy pasta dish makes the perfect midweek meal. The leeks add a slightly sweet flavour and pair up really well with the bacon.

4 people

20 min

Nutrition per serving

kcal

680 kcal
protein

19g
total fat

35g
saturates

16g
iron

3.7mg
carbs

64g

Ingredients

200g smoked bacon, chopped
300g tagliatelle
1 tablesp. rapeseed or olive oil
2 leeks, cut in half horizontally, then cut in half lengthways, washed and cut in thin strips
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
200mls cream
Freshly ground black pepper
Handful of basil leaves, roughly torn

Main

200g smoked bacon, chopped
300g tagliatelle
1 tablesp. rapeseed or olive oil
2 leeks, cut in half horizontally, then cut in half lengthways, washed and cut in thin strips
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
200mls cream
Freshly ground black pepper
Handful of basil leaves, roughly torn

To cook the pasta: In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the pasta as per packet instructions. Drain through a colander or sieve reserving a couple of tablespoons of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the saucepan.

To make the sauce: Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the bacon and cook for a couple of minutes until crispy. Add the leeks and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the leeks soften. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Allow the cream to reduce slightly.

Add the sauce to the tagliatelle and stir well. Add the reserved cooking water if you would like a thinner sauce.

Divide between four serving bowls and sprinkle over the basil leaves. Serve with a green salad.