Cheesy Leek and Spinach Pasta

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14
Creamy Cheesy Leek and Spinach Pasta
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large leeks , total weight about 1lb , thinly sliced
16 ounces penne rigate or 16 ounces your favourite pasta
6 3/4 ounces creme fraiche or 6 3/4 ounces sour cream
1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
4 3/8 ounces danish blue cheese , roughly diced
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil , drained and thinly sliced
7 7/8 ounces baby spinach leaves
salt , to taste
fresh coarse ground black pepper , to taste
crushed red pepper flakes , to taste ( optional )
chopped pistachio nut ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
750
Sugar
7g
Fat
45g
This creamy cheesy leek and spinach pasta is a comfort food that is easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners. The dish comes together in under 30 minutes with only a few ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a quick and delicious meal. The combination of the subtly sweet leeks and the tangy blue cheese works great together, while the spinach adds a depth of flavor and color to the dish.

Instructions

1.Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
2.Meanwhile, melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook for 10-12 minutes until softened and golden.
3.Stir in the creme fraiche or sour cream, mustard, blue cheese, sun-dried tomatoes until melted and well-combined.
4.Add the pasta water to the sauce to thin it out slightly. Then, add the drained pasta, baby spinach leaves and toss it to coat.
5.Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
6.Serve hot, garnished with chopped pistachio nuts.

PROS

This pasta is incredibly creamy and delicious.

The combination of blue cheese, leeks, and spinach makes it a flavorful dish for vegetarians and cheese lovers.

CONS

This dish may be high in calories due to the use of cheese, sour cream, and butter.

It may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant people or those watching their calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pasta dish contains significant amounts of calcium and vitamin C, thanks to the blue cheese and spinach.
The leeks may provide prebiotics that can improve gut health and support digestion.

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