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Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce with Fresh Burrata

Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce with Fresh Burrata Bliss

A quick and creamy Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce with Fresh Burrata, perfect for busy weeknights and gluten-free diets.
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 medium Leeks cleaned thoroughly
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Rind use zest for best flavor
  • to taste Sea Salt adjust to dietary preferences
  • 1 cup Fresh Shelled Peas or frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 cup Pasta Water reserved before draining
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil for sautéing
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Large Rigatoni or gluten-free pasta
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated
  • 8 ounces Fresh Burrata torn
  • to taste Fresh Parsley for garnishing
  • 2 cups Asparagus & Radicchio or any seasonal vegetables

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. In a large skillet, melt two tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and minced garlic, sautéing for about 6 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in fresh shelled peas and cook with leeks and garlic for another 2-3 minutes until bright green. Add sea salt to enhance flavors and remove from heat.
  4. Transfer half of the sautéed mixture to a blender. Add parsley, half a cup of reserved pasta water, and a splash of olive oil. Blend until smooth.
  5. Return the cooked pasta to the skillet with remaining leeks and peas. Pour the blended sauce over the pasta, mixing thoroughly. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
  6. Top the pasta with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and torn burrata. Incorporate roasted asparagus and radicchio if using, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to clean leeks thoroughly to avoid grit. Reserve pasta water for a creamy sauce and taste for seasoning before serving.

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