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Mocktail Recipes with Meal Pairings (Creamy Leek Pasta)

A delicious creamy pasta recipe with a long list of fantastic mocktail recipes that go so well with amazing food.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 -4
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Basil Lemon Mocktail (makes 1)
  • 4 basil leaves
  • pinch sugar
  • 2 tsp egg white see notes for substitutes
  • 2 oz Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • sparkling water
Leek Pasta
  • 200 g linguine
  • 3 tbsp butter, divided
  • 3 leeks, chopped and rinsed, white and light green parts only
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • zest from one lemon
  • chives, ground pepper and squeeze from a lemon wedge for a garnish

Instructions

For the basil lemon mocktail (makes 1)
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  1. Place 4 basil leaves in a cocktail shaker. Add a pinch of sugar and use a muddler or wooden spoon to crush the leaves slightly.
  2. Add the tequila, lemon juice and egg white to the shaker and stir. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice and strain the cocktail into the glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with lemon slices and small basil leaves.
For the leek pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain and then set aside.
  2. To a high sided frying pan add 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Turn to medium-low heat and add the chopped leeks and cook for 5 minutes. Add in the shallots and minced garlic and continue to cook until softened, about 5 more minutes.
  3. Stir in salt, dried thyme and chili flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute or two.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the pan along with 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup pasta water and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine until creamy or adjust with more pasta water. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with more salt and pepper.
  5. Serve topped with fresh chives, lemon zest, ground pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

  • Top with a delicious protein option of your choice.
  • Don't want to use egg white in the mocktail, substitute with the same amount of aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas).

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 48.7g (16%) Protein 15.4g (31%) Fat 15.1g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g Monounsaturated Fat 4.3g Cholesterol 37.3mg (12%) Sodium 941.2mg (39%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4.4g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3-4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 48.7g 16%
Protein 15.4g 31%
Fat 15.1g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.3g 22%
Cholesterol 37.3mg 12%
Sodium 941.2mg 39%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4.4g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.