Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Bacon

Health score
8%
Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Bacon
45 min.
6
568kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of our Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Bacon, a dish that effortlessly combines elegance with heartiness. Perfect for a cozy lunch or a delightful dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. The silky texture of the heavy cream envelops the wide ribbons of pappardelle, creating a luscious sauce that clings beautifully to each bite.

As the bacon crisps to perfection, it releases its savory goodness, infusing the dish with a smoky depth that perfectly complements the sweet, tender leeks. The addition of fresh thyme elevates the flavor profile, bringing a hint of earthiness that balances the richness of the cream. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that transports you to a rustic Italian kitchen, where every ingredient is cherished and every bite is savored.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this creamy delight is both accessible and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Bacon is a celebration of simple ingredients coming together to create something truly extraordinary. Treat yourself to this culinary masterpiece and enjoy the delightful symphony of flavors!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • medium leek white halved lengthwise sliced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • pound pappardelle 
  • slices bacon thick-cut cut into 1/2" pieces
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat oil and butter in a large heavy pot overmedium heat.
  2. Add bacon and cook, stirringoften, until fat is rendered and bacon iscrisp, 5-8 minutes.
  3. Add leeks and seasonwith salt. Increase heat to medium-highand cook, stirring often, until leeks beginto brown, 5-8 minutes.
  4. Add cream, thyme,and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduceheat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, untilsauce is thickened and coats the back of aspoon, 5-8 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot ofboiling salted water, stirring occasionally,until al dente.
  6. Drain pasta, reserving 2 cupspasta cooking liquid.
  7. Add pasta, Parmesan, and 1 cup pastacooking liquid to sauce and stir to coat.Increase heat to medium and continuestirring, adding more cooking liquid asneeded, until sauce coats pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories568kcal
Protein10.57%
Fat47.77%
Carbs41.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.17
Glycemic Load
23.82
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.582608844923%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.31mg
Kaempferol
0.79mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:568.28kcal
28.41%
Fat:30.28g
46.59%
Saturated Fat:12.78g
79.89%
Carbohydrates:59.41g
19.8%
Net Carbohydrates:56.29g
20.47%
Sugar:3.45g
3.83%
Cholesterol:117.98mg
39.33%
Sodium:382.92mg
16.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.08g
30.16%
Selenium:65.61µg
93.73%
Manganese:0.8mg
40.2%
Phosphorus:245.66mg
24.57%
Vitamin A:1077.6IU
21.55%
Vitamin K:18.25µg
17.38%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.45%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.6%
Magnesium:58.23mg
14.56%
Copper:0.28mg
13.89%
Vitamin B3:2.7mg
13.52%
Iron:2.33mg
12.96%
Fiber:3.12g
12.49%
Zinc:1.86mg
12.38%
Vitamin E:1.66mg
11.04%
Folate:42.47µg
10.62%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.45%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.19%
Potassium:318.35mg
9.1%
Calcium:68.22mg
6.82%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.51%
Vitamin C:4.81mg
5.83%
Vitamin D:0.83µg
5.56%
Source:Epicurious