Cheesy Leek & Bacon Pasta

By clacannon

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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)

Details

servings 4
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

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

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain and reserve a mug of the cooking water

Step 3

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

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