Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas and Parmesan
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Woman's Day mag.
Serves 4 peopleCategories: pasta, pasta sauces
Ingredients
- 12 oz. orecchiette pasta
- 1 10oz. pkg. frozen peas
- 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 leeks (white and light green parts only), sliced into half-moons
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan (1oz.)
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain.
- Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, remove 4 strips of zest from the lemon and thinly slice on a diagonal.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the cream, lemon zest and nutmeg, if using, and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta and peas to the skillet and toss to combine; fold in the tarragon. Sprinkle with the Parmesan before serving.