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