Orrechiette Carbonara Recipe | Epicurious

Orrechiette Carbonara Recipe | Epicurious

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Eggs become a silky, creamy sauce when they're tossed with hot pasta. Here, leeks add a nice spring touch to the traditional Roman dish.

Keywords

  • orecchiette
  • italian
  • leek
  • bacon
  • main
  • dinner
  • nut free
  • weeknight meals
  • easy
  • quick
  • saute
  • bon appétit
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Ingredients

  • 4 applewood-smoked bacon slices, diced
  • 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch pieces
  • 10 ounces orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) or small shells
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

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