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Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce

Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce for a Fresh, Creamy Delight

This Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce combines vibrant flavors for a creamy, gluten-free dish that embodies the essence of spring.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Large Rigatoni Choose gluten-free for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Pasta Water Reserve before draining the pasta.
For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Leeks Clean thoroughly.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Can be swapped with olive oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh cloves.
  • 1/2 medium Lemon Rind Zest of half a lemon.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to preference.
  • 1 cup Fresh Peas Frozen peas can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Use to garnish.
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Reggiano Grated.
  • 8 oz Fresh Burrata Use at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Asparagus Roasted until tender.
  • 1 cup Radicchio Roast until wilted.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the large rigatoni until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add cleaned leeks, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Sauté for approximately 6 minutes until leeks are softened.
  3. Stir in the fresh peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until peas are bright green and tender.
  4. Transfer half of the mixture to a blender with fresh parsley and ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth.
  5. Return drained pasta to the skillet with remaining sautéed vegetables. Pour blended sauce over pasta, tossing to combine and adjust consistency with pasta water as needed.
  6. Serve topped with remaining sautéed vegetables, grated Parmesan, burrata, roasted asparagus, and radicchio.
  7. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, consume topped with burrata soon after cooking, as it’s delightfully creamy when fresh.

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