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Creamy Spaghettini with Leek, Peas, and Asparagus
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
This lightly creamy vegetable pasta combines leeks, peas and asparagus with cream and flavorful herbs for a delicious spring meal.
Course: Entrées
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Vegetarian, Pasta
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 654 kcal
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces spaghettini or thin spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sliced leek sliced ¼-inch thick (about 1 -2 leeks)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons dried tarragon
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup fresh peas or frozen
  • ¾ cup sliced asparagus ½-inch slices – about ½ bunch
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ lemon zest and juice
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta al dente, as directed on the package.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, pre-heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and gently cook leek for about 4 to 5 minutes, until soft but not brown. Season with salt, pepper and the dried tarragon.

  3. Stir in the peas (if you are using fresh peas; if you are using frozen peas, you can add them to the pasta water just before draining) and asparagus and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.

  4. Add the heavy cream to the pan, bring to a simmer and then turn off the heat.
  5. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the cooked pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the parsley, lemon juice and zest and loosen the pasta if desired with some of the reserved pasta water. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Serve in pasta bowls. Sprinkle with more fresh parsley, more lemon zest and Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Spaghettini with Leek, Peas, and Asparagus
Amount Per Serving (1 of 4 servings)
Calories 654 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 19g95%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 35mg1%
Potassium 498mg14%
Carbohydrates 78g26%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 2480IU50%
Vitamin C 28mg34%
Calcium 114mg11%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.