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Smoked bacon and leek pasta recipe

82 ratings

A delicious creamy and comforting pasta bake that makes the perfect midweek meal. This speedy pasta dish is ideal for when you're short on time and is packed with crispy bacon, which is sure to be a hit with the whole family. See method

Serves 2
5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
432 calories / serving

Ingredients

200g (7oz) fusilli pasta
1 knob of butter
6 rashers bacon, diced
1 medium leek, diced
1 tsp chilli flakes
4 tbsp creme fraiche
75g (3oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

If you haven't got fusilli, try using penne or another short pasta

Each serving contains

Energy
1810kj
432kcal 22%
Fat
23g 33%
Saturates
13g 63%
Sugars
5g 5%
Salt
1.9g 32%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 41.6g Protein 17.7g Fibre 3.9g

Method

Preheat the grill to high. Bring a large pan of salted water to a rolling boil.
Add the pasta and cook following the packet instructions.
Meanwhile, heat the butter in an ovenproof frying pan and cook the bacon for 2-3 minutes. Add the leek and the chilli flakes and continue cooking, until the leek has softened.
Drain the pasta well, reserving a few tablespoons of the cooking water. Add the reserved water to the bacon and leek mixture, and then stir in the crème fraîche. Add the pasta and toss in the sauce, until well coated.
Scatter the Cheddar over the pasta, and then place the pan under the grill until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve.

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