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Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce

Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce: A Creamy Delight

Experience the vibrant flavors of Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce, a gluten-free dish that celebrates seasonal ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Leeks well-cleaned
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter preferably organic
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely sliced
  • 1/2 whole Lemon Rind freshly zested
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Fresh Peas or frozen
  • a handful Fresh Parsley light stems
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Large Rigatoni great gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Pasta Water reserved after cooking
For Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) high-quality
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Reggiano freshly grated
  • 1 cup Fresh Burrata torn pieces for serving
  • to garnish Additional Garnishes such as roasted asparagus and radicchio

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the large rigatoni according to package instructions, around 10-12 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Clean and slice the leeks. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the leeks, minced garlic, and lemon zest, cooking for about 6 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in the fresh peas into the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until vibrant green.
  4. Transfer half of the cooked vegetables to a blender with fresh parsley, reserved pasta water, and a drizzle of EVOO. Blend until smooth.
  5. Return drained rigatoni to the skillet with remaining vegetables. Pour in the blended sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding more pasta water if needed.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan Reggiano. Tear burrata over the pasta, allowing it to melt. Garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to maintain creaminess.

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