Pappardelle with Smoked Salmon and Leeks

recipe

• Step 1
  Trim the ends of the leeks & slice the white part into thin rings. Place the leeks in a fine-mesh sieve & rinse thoroughly under running water.
• Step 2
  Melt a knob of butter in a pan. Add the drained leeks & saute for 2 minutes, on high heat, stirring regularly.
• Step 3
  Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover & leave to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Step 4
  Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
• Step 5
  After 5 minutes, check the leeks. Add the crème fraîche & season with salt & pepper. Cook for another 5 min.
• Step 6
  Once the pasta is cooked, drain it & add it to the pan with the leeks. Re-season to taste & stir to combine.
• Step 7
  Add the slices of smoked salmon cut into small pieces into the pan. Stir to combine.
• Step 8
  Serve the salmon & leek pasta in a bowl or a plate. Re-season to taste & enjoy !