"Eggs become a silky, creamy sauce when they're tossed with hot pasta. Here, leeks add a nice spring touch to the traditional Roman dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 applewood-smoked bacon slices, diced
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2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch pieces
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10 ounces orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) or small shells
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley