Leek pasta

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Leek pasta
An Italian inspired dish with a generous amount of leaks in a creamy sauce. 
 

400g spaghetti

2 sprigs fresh thyme

2 leeks, quartered lengthways and thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

150g frozen peas

50g Parmesan, finely grated

150ml single cream

2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped

Bring a large pan of water to the boil.

Cook the pasta with the thyme for 5 minutes.

Add the leeks and garlic.

Simmer for a further 5 minutes, then add the peas.

Cook for a further 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat, drain and then return to the pan.

Discard the thyme sprigs.

Stir through the Parmesan and cream.

Serve with the parsley scattered over top and a little freshly ground black pepper. 

Serves
4

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Cooking Time
15 minutes

Main ingredients
Dairy, Cheese, Pasta & Noodles, Vegetables, Garlic, Herbs

Recipe Type
Family Dinners

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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