Wash leek well
Wash between layers to remove any soil.
European Recipe
Leek and pea pasta with lemon butter
Cook pasta separately while vegetables soften. A little pasta water binds the mixture.
Total time
30 min
Calories
493 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
A simple vegetable pasta without cream
Soften leek gently and cook frozen peas fully according to their packet. Add spaghetti and lemon at the end. This makes two vegetarian main portions.
Vegetarian Dinners
Autumn Recipes
Pasta
Vegetables
Recipe
Leek and pea pasta with lemon butter
Spaghetti with tender leek and cooked peas, brought together with butter and lemon.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Cook pasta
Boil water with salt. Cook spaghetti according to the packet about 10 minutes until al dente. Before draining reserve 40 ml cooking water for the vegetables.
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2
Soften leek
Meanwhile split leek, wash thoroughly and slice finely. Melt butter in a large pan. Soften leek over medium-low heat about 8 to 10 minutes without browning darkly.
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3
Cook peas
Add frozen peas and reserved pasta water. Cover and cook through according to the packet about 6 to 8 minutes. Add a little water and cook longer if needed.
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4
Combine
Add drained pasta and heat through. Remove pan from heat and stir in lemon and pepper. Serve immediately as two vegetarian mains without cheese or extra toppings.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Leek and pea pasta with lemon butter
Reserve water
The small quantity helps butter and vegetables cling to pasta. Do not add all cooking water.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Use the same dry weight of egg-free penne. Adjust packet time and water needs; nutrition may differ.
Use the same gram weight of oil instead of butter. Flavour, texture and nutrition change.
Nutrition per serving
493kcal
76.0 gCarbohydrates
17.7 gProtein
10.5 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Leek and pea pasta with lemon butter
No. Cook frozen peas fully according to their packet. Thawing alone does not replace cooking.
No. Butter and a little pasta water combine with vegetables. Cream is not called for.
No. Only the small reserved quantity joins the vegetables; drain the rest. Water supplies none of the five calculated nutrients.
Stir it in off the heat after cooking. This allows controlled seasoning with acidity at the end.
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