Bacon & Leek Carbonara

Bacon & Leek Carbonara is a 22-minute speedy meals dinner. Pick estimates $4.80 a serving, below the catalog average of $5.05, with 36g of protein and 720 kcal. You need stove and 6 ingredients.

• 22 minCook time
• $4.80Est. cost
• 720Calories
• 36gProtein
• 76gCarbs
• 30gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🥓BaconMeat & Seafood3 oz
• 🍝SpaghettiPantry3½ oz
• 🥚EggsDairy & Eggs2 piece
• 🧀Parmesan CheeseDairy & Eggs1½ oz
• 🧅LeekProduce1 piece
• 🧄GarlicProduce1 clove

Method

1. Boil the spaghetti in well salted water for 9 minutes, saving a cup of the cooking water before draining.
2. Beat the eggs with the grated parmesan and a lot of black pepper into a thick paste.
3. Fry the chopped bacon in a cold skillet brought up to medium heat for 6 minutes until the fat renders and the edges crisp.
4. Add the finely sliced leek and the minced garlic and cook for 5 minutes until soft and sweet.
5. Take the pan completely off the heat, add the drained pasta and a splash of the cooking water and toss.
6. Pour in the egg mixture and toss constantly for 1 minute, adding more water until the sauce turns silky rather than scrambled.

You'll need

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