5.0 from 81 votes
Leek Alfredo
Showcasing fresh leek in a superbly rich and creamy Alfredo sauce, toss it with some pasta and dinner is ready in 15 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 493 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 large leek , sliced then thoroughly washed in colander and drained
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1-2 teaspoons chicken or vegetable bouillon base (e.g., Better Than Bouillon)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 10 ounces Spaghetti , cooked al dente (or pasta of choice)
- freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute the leek until soft, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute or two. Stir in the cream and milk and add the bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat.Serve immediately with freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
753mg
(31%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1170IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1170IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.