Cheesy Leek & Bacon Pasta
This creamy pasta dish brings together the savory flavors of leeks and bacon with a rich herbed garlic cheese sauce. The sauce coats each pasta shape in a luxurious blanket of flavor, making every bite a comforting and satisfying experience. Perfect for a cozy evening meal or a gathering with loved ones, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 300g leeks , halved and finely sliced
- 8 rashers smoked streaky bacon , sliced
- 400g pasta shapes (we used penne)
- 100g herb & garlic soft cheese (we used Boursin)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the leeks and 2 tbsp water, and cook for about 10 mins until very soft. Add the bacon, turn up the heat and fry until cooked.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain and reserve a mug of the cooking water.
- Spoon cheese into the leek and bacon mix, adding some of the reserved cooking water. Season and stir gently over a low heat until melted. Toss through the cooked pasta, adding a little more cooking water, if needed, to help the sauce coat the pasta.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 556 calories
- Fat Content: 18 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 76 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 23 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.5 milligram of sodium
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