Speedy pancetta, leek & gorgonzola pasta
Main dish · Total time : 15 min · Prep : 5 min · Cook : 10 min · 2 servings
Allergens : Gluten, Milk
Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 200 g long pasta (such as spaghetti)
- 1 c. à soupe olive oil
- 8 slices of pancetta or smoked streaky bacon, finely chopped
- 2 leeks thinly sliced
- 1 c. à soupe butter
- 1 c. à café light brown soft sugar
- 100 g dolce gorgonzola crumbled
Method
- 1.Cook the pasta following pack instructions and drain well, reserving a mug of the pasta cooking water. Set aside.
- 2.While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the pancetta or bacon for 3-5 mins until golden and crispy. Remove to a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the leeks to the pan, along with the butter and sugar, and fry for 5 mins until softened and slightly caramelised. Add most of the gorgonzola, and stir until slightly melted. Toss in the cooked pasta with a splash of the reserved cooking water along with most of the pancetta.
- 3.Season to taste and serve with the remaining gorgonzola and pancetta scattered over the top.