Gluten-free Pasta with Creamy Leeks
Very easy
Camille C.
Camille C.

Gluten-free Pasta with Creamy Leeks

Prep Time

4 minutes
Prep time

Cooking

18 minutes
Cook time

Calories

406 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Gluten-free Pasta (short)

100 g

Gluten-free Pasta (short)

Leeks

120 g

Leeks

Crème fraîche

1 tbsp

Crème fraîche

Parmesan (grated)

15 g

Parmesan (grated)

Utensils

Stovetop, Frying pan, Pot (small)

recipe

  • Step 1
    Cut off & discard the ends of the leeks.* Slice the white & light green parts into rings. Place in a colander & was thoroughly yo remove all impurities. *Check out our tips for this step
  • Step 2
    Melt a dab of butter in a pan, over high heat. Add the leeks & sauté for 2 min. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover & continue cooking for another 5 min.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • Step 4
    Add the 'crème fraîche'. Season with salt & pepper & stir to evenly coat. Continue cooking for another 4-5 min.
  • Step 5
    Once cooked through, drain the pasta.
  • Step 6
    Add the pasta & grated parmesan to the pan with the creamy leeks. Re-season to taste & stir to evenly coat.
  • Step 7
    Serve the pasta & creamy leeks in a plate with the protein of your choosing - e.g : chicken, salmon or fried eggs. Top with extra grated parmesan & re-season to taste. Enjoy !

♻️ Zero waste tip

For a zero-waste dish, use the discarded leek stalks to make soup ! Rinse well & remove all damaged, dry & yellow parts before adding to your pot with the ingredients of your choosing.