Creamy Leek Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
452 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Leek Pasta
Description
The Creamy Leek Pasta recipe begins by cooking linguine until tender. The sauce involves gently softening leeks in olive oil to release their sweetness without browning, then adding garlic, Dijon mustard, reduced-fat crème fraîche, and mature cheddar cheese to create a smooth, creamy sauce with subtle tang and depth from the mustard and cheese. Combining the drained pasta with the sauce ensures each strand is coated with the creamy mixture.
This pasta pairs well with added vegetables like mushrooms for additional texture and flavor. It can serve as a light main course or side dish, suitable for weekday meals. The leeks provide a mild aroma and flavor that complement the creamy, tangy sauce.
The notes suggest optional variations such as mixing cheeses for flavor complexity, and tips for using leek trimmings to make stock, reducing waste. Adjusting cheeses or adding mushrooms can customize the dish further.
Ingredients
- 140 g linguine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 leek large; thinly sliced
- 3 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 50 g cheddar cheese mature, light
- 150 ml crème fraîche reduced fat
Instructions
- Put 140 g Linguine in a pan of boiling water and cook for 12 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a pan and add 2 Leeks. Gently cook on a very low heat for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
- Add 3 Garlic clove, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 150 ml Reduced fat creme fraiche and 50 g Mature light cheddar to the pan and stir well.
- Cook on a very low heat for a further minute.
- Drain the pasta and stir in to the sauce.
Notes
- Add mushrooms alongside the leeks to incorporate extra flavor and texture.
- Combine various cheeses like cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella for a richer taste.
- Save leek trimmings to make a flavorful homemade stock.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1535IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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