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Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta and Leeks

3.7

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

12 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium), unpeeled
2 ounces sliced pancetta* or 3 bacon slices, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup 1/4-inch carrot pieces
1/3 cup 1/4-inch zucchini pieces
*Available at Italian markets and some supermarkets.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, sauté pancetta in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 10 minutes. Transfer pancetta to small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add leeks and thyme; sauté until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes. Add carrot; sauté 4 minutes. Add zucchini; sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer.

    Step 3

    Drain potatoes. Peel and return to same pot. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and mash to chunky purée. Stir in pancetta and vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat before serving.)

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