Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Bacon

Health score
10%
Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Bacon
45 min.
6
634kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Bacon, a dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and satisfying textures, making it a hit for any meal of the day. Picture this: velvety strands of pappardelle, enveloped in a luscious cream sauce that boasts the smoky richness of crispy bacon and the subtle sweetness of tender leeks. It’s a comforting pasta dish that’s not just a feast for your stomach but also for your senses.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking to impress your family at lunchtime, this recipe is designed to serve six people, ensuring everyone leaves the table with full hearts and happy bellies. In just 45 minutes, you can create a gourmet experience that rivals your favorite Italian restaurants. The addition of fresh thyme and Parmesan adds an aromatic touch that elevates the dish from simple to sublime, making every bite a celebration of flavors.

Perfect as a main course, side dish, or even a satisfying lunch, this creamy pappardelle will soon become a staple in your recipe repertoire. With a caloric breakdown that offers a wholesome balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, it’s a meal that delivers both comfort and nutrition. Get ready to savor every last bite!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • cup grana padano cheese finely grated
  • 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

Calories634kcal
Protein13.25%
Fat49%
Carbs37.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.67
Glycemic Load
23.96
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.012173839237%

Flavonoids

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

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:633.62kcal
31.68%
Fat:34.59g
53.21%
Saturated Fat:15.52g
96.99%
Carbohydrates:59.94g
19.98%
Net Carbohydrates:56.82g
20.66%
Sugar:3.58g
3.98%
Cholesterol:129.31mg
43.1%
Sodium:649.92mg
28.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.04g
42.08%
Selenium:69.36µg
99.08%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.37%
Phosphorus:361.32mg
36.13%
Calcium:265.56mg
26.56%
Vitamin A:1207.77IU
24.16%
Vitamin K:18.53µg
17.65%
Magnesium:65.57mg
16.39%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.21%
Zinc:2.31mg
15.43%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.03%
Copper:0.28mg
14.15%
Vitamin B3:2.75mg
13.74%
Iron:2.47mg
13.72%
Fiber:3.12g
12.49%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.45%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.28%
Folate:43.64µg
10.91%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.21%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.85%
Potassium:333.68mg
9.53%
Vitamin D:0.92µg
6.11%
Vitamin C:4.81mg
5.83%
Source:Epicurious