Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Leek Tomato and Bacon Pasta


Leek Tomato and Bacon Pasta
serves 4-6

Ingredients
500gr whole wheat spaghetti
125gr bacon 2 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch of leeks – washed and sliced
3-4 cloves of garlic – chopped finely

1x 410gr tin chopped tomatoes
125 ml white wine
250ml cream
salt/pepper
chopped fresh parsley

Method
Heat a big pot of water with salt and cook the pasta according to instructions on the packet.. While the pasta is cooking, make your sauce . Heat a pan on the stove and add the olive oil. Dice the bacon finely and add to the pan. Fry the bacon until it starts to brown slightly. Remove from the pan, but reserve the pan with the bacon fat. Add the garlic and leeks to the pan and saute until soft but not mushy. Add  bacon, tomato and white wine to the leeks and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the cream and just stir through.

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