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Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Peas
This Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Peas is an easy, creamy pasta perfect for spring. A lemon-infused cream sauce is studded with sweet English peas and delicate leeks.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 629 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large leeks, washed and sliced thin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 8 oz egg papparadelle
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season liberally with salt. It should taste as salty as the sea.
- Heat a large pan to a medium heat. Add butter. Once butter melts, add leeks and salt. Use a wooden spoon to coat the leek in the butter. Saute until leeks are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Once the leeks are soft, add garlic and peas. Saute another 3-4 minutes until peas are bright green and garlic is softened. Add heavy cream. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. While the cream and veggies simmer, add pasta to the water. If you are using egg pasta, it should cook relatively quick. Cook until just under aldente - it will finish cooking in the sauce. Reseve pasta water.
- Once the cream has thickened slightly, reduce heat to low, and whisk in parmesan. When parmesan is fully incorporated, use tongs to transfer the pasta to the sauce with the veggies. Toss until completely coated. Add 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Toss.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
629kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
546mg
(23%)
Potassium
297mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2275IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
255mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 629kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2275IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.