Name: Cheesy Leek & Bacon Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 4 slices of bacon, diced; 2 leeks, washed and sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup of heavy cream; Salt and pepper to taste

Cheesy Leek & Bacon Pasta Recipe

Almeta Marrone Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Cheesy Leek & Bacon Pasta

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz pasta
4 slices of bacon, diced
2 leeks, washed and sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup of heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced leeks and minced garlic. Cook until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the leeks and garlic. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Stir in the crispy bacon and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.