Leek pasta

Description:
An Italian inspired dish with a generous amount of leaks in a creamy sauce.

Main ingredients:
Dairy, Cheese, Pasta & Noodles, Vegetables, Garlic, Herbs

Ingredients:
400g spaghetti
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 leeks, quartered lengthways and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
150g frozen peas
50g Parmesan, finely grated
150ml single cream
2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped

Method:
Bring a large pan of water to the boil.
Cook the pasta with the thyme for 5 minutes.
Add the leeks and garlic.
Simmer for a further 5 minutes, then add the peas.
Cook for a further 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat, drain and then return to the pan.
Discard the thyme sprigs.
Stir through the Parmesan and cream.
Serve with the parsley scattered over top and a little freshly ground black pepper.

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Type: Family Dinners
Level of Difficulty: Easy