Spaghetti Carbonara with Leeks and Pancetta

Spaghetti Carbonara with Leeks and Pancetta
Spaghetti Carbonara with Leeks and Pancetta might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 17g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 375 calories. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of salt, flat-leaf parsley, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the egg you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
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Combine cheese, pepper, salt, egg, and egg white in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add the reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid to egg mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk.
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4
Cook pancetta in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
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5
Remove pancetta from pan, reserving drippings in pan; set pancetta aside.
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Add leek to drippings in pan, and saut 4 minutes.
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Add garlic to pan; saut for 1 minute.
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Add pasta, cheese mixture, and pancetta to pan; reduce heat, and cook 1 minute, tossing well to coat. Cook 1 minute.
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Sprinkle with parsley; serve immediately.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score12
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