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Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce

Creamy Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce Bliss

This gluten-free Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce is a quick and creamy delight that showcases seasonal flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 large leeks cleaned and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter organic recommended
  • 2 tablespoons garlic thinly sliced (about 4 medium cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind zest from about half a lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt for sautéing
  • 1 cup fresh peas or frozen peas if fresh isn’t available
  • 1 cup fresh parsley cleaned with light stems
  • 2/3 cup pasta water reserved from cooked pasta
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces large rigatoni choose gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese finely grated
  • 1 large fresh Burrata torn into pieces for serving
For the Vegetables
  • 6 spears asparagus roasted and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup radicchio packed and torn into pieces

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cleaning and slicing the leeks, ensuring no grit remains. Peel the woody ends from the asparagus and discard. Tear the radicchio into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the large rigatoni and cook until al dente—around 8 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks, garlic, and lemon rind, cooking for about 6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of fresh peas and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until they become bright green and tender.
  5. Transfer half of the sautéed vegetable mixture to a blender, adding in the fresh parsley, reserved pasta water, and 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  6. Return the skillet with the remaining vegetable mixture to medium heat. Add the cooked rigatoni and the blended sauce, stirring everything together.
  7. Transfer your creamy Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce to serving plates. Top with finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano, torn pieces of fresh Burrata, and roasted asparagus and radicchio.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Always reserve pasta water before draining for a creamy consistency. Use high-quality cheese for a richer flavor.

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