Pasta with Pancetta and Leeks

This is really quick and so yummy.  You can use bacon instead if you don't find super cheap clearance pancetta ;)

Pasta with Pancetta and Leeks

Prep: 5 Minutes	Level: Easy
Cook: 10 Minutes	Serves: 4

Ingredients

·         12 ounces, weight Pasta, Cooked Al Dente

·         Reserved Pasta Water, If Needed

·         3 ounces, weight Chopped Pancetta

·         3 whole Leeks, Sliced Thin

·         1 Tablespoon Butter

·         ½- ¾ cup reserved pasta water

·         ½ tsp chicken bouillon

·         1/2 cup Heavy Cream

·         Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, To Taste

·         Parmesan Cheese, Shaved

Preparation

Cook pasta and set aside. Reserve 3/4 cup of pasta water.

Saute chopped pancetta until fat is rendered. Add butter and sliced leeks and cook for 8 minutes, or until very tender. After 8 to 10 minutes, pour in ½ reserved water and bouillon, then cook an additional 1-2 minutes, until reduced. Reduce heat to low, then pour in cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in Parmesan shavings. Toss in pasta, adding a little pasta water to thin as needed. Serve with Parmesan shavings over the top---delicious!

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