Creamy Pasta with leeks, peas, & parmesan |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1/8 teaspoon(s) fresh grated nutmeg |
10 ounce(s) frozen peas |
kosher salt/pepper |
4 leeks (white/green only) |
1 lemon |
3/4 cup(s) non-fat half & half |
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil |
12 ounce(s) orecchiette pasta |
1/4 cup(s) parmesan or romano grated cheese |
2 tablespoon(s) tarragon, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to directions. At last two minutes add the peas, drain.
2. Remove 4 strips from lemon, thinly on diagonal
3. Heat oil; add leeks, 1/2 tsp salt
4. and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stirring and cook until tender (4-6
5. minutes)
6. Add cream, lemon zest and nutmeg simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened
7. Add the pasta and peas to the skillet, sprinkle with the tarragon. Add the parmesan before serving
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