Pasta Salad with Leek and Bacon

by Feli Chic'Cuisine

This pasta salad tossed with leek and crispy bacon is flavorful, delicious and easy to prepare. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor.

This recipe for simple Pasta Salad makes a quick and delicious lunch or is perfect for picnics or barbecues, and is always a hit!

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Total Time: 20 min

Serves: 4

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Ingredients

• 250g (9 oz) pasta

• 3 leeks, whites only

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 200g (7 oz) bacon

• salt and black pepper

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Method

​​​1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water following pack instructions, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

2. Clean the leeks, removing the dark green parts, and cut them into rounds. In a skillet, over medium heat, cook the leeks gently for about 6-7 minutes, stirring half way through until they are tender. Transfer leeks to a bowl. Set aside.

​3. In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, place bacon and cook until brown - no fat added.

4. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, leeks and bacon to make the salad. Season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

by Feli Chic'Cuisine

The discovery of a new dish does more for the happiness of the human race than the discovery of a star.― Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin​