Gemelli With Bacon, Leeks, And Mushrooms (Cooked In The Style Of Risotto) Recipe

Name: Gemelli With Bacon, Leeks, And Mushrooms (Cooked In The Style Of Risotto)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 2 ounces bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch strips; 3-4 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced thinly crosswise; 1/4 pound mushrooms, chopped (I used button, but cremini also work well); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped; 2 cups gemelli; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 6 cups chicken, smoked turkey, or mushroom broth, or a combination of mushroom and chicken broths; 1/2-1 cups heavy cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 ounces bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
3-4 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced thinly crosswise
1/4 pound mushrooms, chopped (I used button, but cremini also work well)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 cups gemelli
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 cups chicken, smoked turkey, or mushroom broth, or a combination of mushroom and chicken broths
1/2-1 cups heavy cream

1
Heat broth in a saucepan over low heat and keep warm.
2
Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium heat in a large skillet or saute pan. Then add the bacon and cook until it renders a bit. Add leeks and mushrooms and toss to coat in fat. Saute until the leeks soften and the mushrooms release their liquid. Add garlic, pepper flakes, parsley, and thyme, and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add gemelli and toss to coat, then saute for 2 minutes, stirring.
3
Add white wine and cook until almost all evaporated, then stir in one cup of warm broth. Stir until the broth is almost all absorbed, then continue adding broth by the ladleful, stirring constantly, adding another ladleful as each nears absorption. (I ended up using about 5 of the 6 cups). When gemelli is al dente, cut in the remaining tbsp butter, then add cream, stirring, until it thickens slightly. (The liquid in the pan will already be pretty thickened from the starch released from the pasta during the cooking process.) Season to taste with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

400

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 2 ounces bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, 3-4 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced thinly crosswise, and more.

Yes, Gemelli With Bacon, Leeks, And Mushrooms (Cooked In The Style Of Risotto) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gemelli With Bacon, Leeks, And Mushrooms (Cooked In The Style Of Risotto)

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