Creamy Leek Pasta

Creamy Leek Pasta

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

235kcal

Sugar

2g

Fat

2g

Fiber

1g

Sat fat

5g

Protein

8g

Carbs

28g

Sodium

111mg

Ingredients

- 250g / 9oz Dried pasta
- 2 Leeks
- 15g / 0.5oz optional Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 crushed Garlic clove
- 1 Low-salt stock cube
- 100ml / 3.5fl oz Single cream (or coconut, soya, oat cream or dairy-free cream cheese)
- 100g / 3.5oz Grated Cheddar (or nutritional yeast)
- pinch freshly ground Black pepper

Preparation

1. Bring a pan of water to boil and add 250g / 9oz dried pasta. Cook for about 11 minutes or as per the packet instructions.
2. Trim the tough dark green end off 2 leeks about 2.5cm / 1in from the end. Cut a line down the center of the leek and wash under running water. Slice thinly about 5mm / 1/4in thick.
3. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add 15g / 0.5oz unsalted butter (optional) and 1 tbsp olive oil.
4. Add the sliced leeks to the pan, stir, and add 0.5 crushed garlic clove and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
5. Allow the leeks to soften, stirring often. Occasionally add pasta cooking water to help break down the leeks.
6. Once the leeks are soft, add 100ml / 3.5fl oz single cream and 100g / 3.5oz grated Cheddar. Stir until the cheese melts into the sauce. Add a splash more cooking water if sauce is too thick.
7. Drain the cooked pasta and add to the leeks. Stir well and serve with extra grated cheese on top.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

17% of RDI

Magnesium

41% of RDI

Vitamin C

2% of RDI

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

41% of RDI

Folate

19% of RDI

Good to know

For children needing a wheat-free or gluten-free diet, try using lentil or pea pasta. Babies can eat this dish as finger food or blended into a purée.