Pasta with Pancetta and Leeks
(from Dreamy346’s recipe box)
Source: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/07/pasta-with-pancetta-and-leeks/
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: dinner, pasta, vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces, weight Pasta, Cooked Al Dente
- Reserved Pasta Water, If Needed
- 3 ounces, weight Chopped Pancetta
- 3 whole Leeks, Sliced Thin
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, To Taste
- Parmesan Cheese, Shaved
Directions
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Cook pasta and set aside. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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Saute chopped pancetta until fat is rendered and it starts to brown. Add sliced leeks and cook for 8 minutes. When you add the leeks, you can also throw in a pat or two of butter if you want to. This’ll give the dish some scrumptious flavor. I add it after the bacon is browned because I don’t want the butter to brown. After 8 to 10 minutes, pour in wine, then cook an additional 1-2 minutes, until reduced. Reduce heat to low, then pour in cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in Parmesan shavings. Toss in pasta, adding a little pasta water to thin as needed. Serve with Parmesan shavings over the top—-delicious!