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Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce with Fresh Burrata

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A light and flavorful spring pasta dish featuring leeks, peas, and creamy burrata cheese, perfect for celebrating fresh seasonal ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Large Leeks (soaked & sliced in circles)
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic (peeled & thinly sliced)
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Rind (zested)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 Cup Fresh Shelled Peas (or frozen)
  • 1 Cup Fresh Parsley (cleaned)
  • 2/3 Cups Pasta Water
  • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 12 Ounces Large Rigatoni (or your favorite pasta)
  • 1/2 Cup Parmigiano Reggiano (finely grated)
  • 1 Large Ball Fresh Burrata
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley (coarsely chopped)
  • 6 Fat Asparagus Spears (cut into thirds)
  • 1/2 Cup Radicchio (torn into pieces)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, reserving about a cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté the Leeks: In a large skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and golden.
  3. Add Garlic and Asparagus: Toss in sliced garlic and asparagus pieces, sautéing for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Combine Peas and Parsley: Stir in fresh shelled peas and parsley, cooking for another 3 minutes.
  5. Add Pasta Water and Season: Pour in reserved pasta water and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, mixing until a creamy sauce forms.
  6. Toss in the Pasta: Gently combine cooked rigatoni, ensuring every piece is coated in the sauce. Optionally, mix in Parmigiano Reggiano.
  7. Plating with Burrata: Serve pasta warm topped with Fresh Burrata and garnish with coarsely chopped parsley and torn radicchio.

Notes

For variations, consider adding protein like grilled chicken or shrimp, and experiment with different herbs.

Nutrition

Keywords: spring pasta, leek, pea sauce, burrata, vegetarian pasta

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