Name: Warm Caramelized Leek Pasta Salad with Bacon and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz (225 g) penne pasta, cooked to al dente according to the package directions; 4 slices bacon (add 2 tablespoons avocado oil if using turkey bacon), chopped; 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and rinsed well; 1 cup (100 g) button mushrooms, quartered; 2 small or 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; ¾ cup (180 ml) dry white wine; ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper; 1 (3.5 oz) Laura Chenel’s Original Premium Goat Cheese Medallion, crumbled; Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)