PASTA CARBONARA WITH LEEKS AND LEMON

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This dish transforms simple ingredients like bacon, eggs, and cheese into something that is absolutely irresistible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
4 leeks (white and light-green parts only), halved lengthwise, rinsed well, and thinly sliced
3/4 pound short pasta, such as campanelle or orecchiette
2 large eggs
1/2 ounce Parmesan, grated (1/4 cup), plus more for serving (optional)
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until leeks are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add pasta to pot and cook according to package instructions. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and lemon zest and juice. Whisk 1/4 cup pasta water into egg mixture.
  • Drain pasta and immediately add to egg mixture, along with bacon, leeks, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Sprinkle with more cheese if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

ROW__HEET BUDHA
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. The leeks and lemon add a really nice brightness to the dish. I also like that it's a relatively healthy recipe.


Sardar Umar Gopang
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The leeks and lemon add a really unique flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Matiullah Yousafzai
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I love the combination of leeks, lemon, and pancetta in this dish.


Muzammil Nasir Haral
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I love this recipe! The leeks and lemon add a really unique flavor to the dish. I also like that it's a relatively quick and easy recipe to make.


Stephanie Marquez
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This pasta carbonara with leeks and lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The leeks and lemon add a nice touch of flavor and brightness to the classic carbonara sauce. I highly recommend this recipe!


Vic Somto
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md Younuskhan Md Younuskhan
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. The leeks and lemon add a really nice brightness to the dish. I also like that it's a relatively healthy recipe.


Ethan Combs
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The leeks and lemon add a really unique flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Allen Trice
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I love the combination of leeks, lemon, and pancetta in this dish.


Del Ant
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and everyone raved about it. The flavors were amazing, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


maliha sharmin
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now, and it's always a hit. The leeks and lemon add a really nice flavor to the dish. I also like that it's a relatively quick and easy recipe to make.


Kailash Solanki
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the leeks and lemon added a nice touch of brightness. My husband and I both loved it.


Akpatakpa Emmanuel
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This is one of the best pasta carbonara recipes I've ever tried. The leeks and lemon add a unique twist that makes this dish really special. I highly recommend it!


Lydia Jasmine
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I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they worked in this dish. The lemon helped to brighten up the flavors, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Md Atour
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This pasta carbonara with leeks and lemon was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the leeks added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.