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1 leek (about 8 oz.) <\/span><\/p>\n 12 ounces dried spaghetti <\/span><\/p>\n 8 ounces pancetta, diced (1\/2 in.; see notes) <\/span><\/p>\n 1 1\/2 C. shelled fresh peas or thawed frozen petite peas <\/span><\/p>\n About 1\/2 C. whipping cream <\/span><\/p>\n 3 large egg yolks (see notes) <\/span><\/p>\n 3\/4 C. fresh-grated parmesan cheese <\/span><\/p>\n 1 tsp. salt <\/span><\/p>\n 1\/4 tsp. fresh-ground pepper <\/span><\/p>\n 1 T. chopped parsley <\/span><\/p>\n \u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Trim and discard root end and tough green top from leek; peel off and discard outer layer. Cut leek in half lengthwise and hold each half under cold running water, flipping layers to separate and remove grit. Thinly slice crosswise. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch frying pan or 4- to 5-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir pancetta until fat is rendered and pancetta is crisp and brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard all but 2 tsp. fat from pan. Lower heat to medium and add leek to pan; stir often until limp and slightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in peas and cook until warmed through, 2 minutes longer. Reduce heat to low. Whisk together 1\/2 C. cream, egg yolks, cheese, salt, and pepper. Add hot pasta and cream mixture to pan with leek and peas; mix gently to coat. Stir in pancetta. If desired, add a little more cream to thin sauce. Pour into a large bowl and sprinkle with parsley.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00c2\u00a0 1 leek (about 8 oz.) 12 ounces dried spaghetti 8 ounces pancetta, diced (1\/2 in.; see notes) 1 1\/2 C. shelled fresh peas or thawed frozen petite peas About 1\/2 C. whipping cream 3 large egg yolks (see notes) 3\/4 C. fresh-grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp. salt 1\/4 tsp. fresh-ground pepper 1 T. chopped parsley \u00c2\u00a0 Trim and discard root end and tough green top from leek; peel off and discard outer layer. Cut leek in half lengthwise and…<\/p>\n