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Pasta Carbonara with Leeks and Lemon

 This was so good!  I used fresh buccatini and pancetta from Columbus already chopped.  Simple and came to together quickly but is company good! :) Ingredients Ingredients Ingredient Checklist Coarse salt and ground pepper 6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 4 leeks (white and light-green parts only), halved lengthwise, rinsed well, and thinly sliced 3/4 pound short pasta, such as campanelle or orecchiette  or I used Fresh spaghetti 2 large eggs 1/2 ounce Parmesan, grated (1/4 cup), plus more for serving (optional) 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add leeks, season with salt and pep...