FUSILLI WITH CREAMED LEEK AND SPINACH
One of the "Best Food and Wine Pasta Dishes" of 2009. States, "This delicious pasta was the fastest adnd simplest to prepare of all the winners." Feel free to top it off with some parmesean cheese and/or some lemon zest!
Provided by januarybride
Categories Spinach
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli until al dente (as per the instructions on the box), then drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the leek and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add the cream and simmer over moderate heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked fusilli to the skillet and toss over moderately low heat until coated with the leek sauce, about 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat, add the chopped basil and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the fusilli into bowls and serve.
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Bradley Wall
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Igbinedion Erhose
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a cozy night in.
Chidiebere F
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Ozoibe chineye
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again!
Yadav Babu
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach and leeks.
Rohan Serala
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy pasta dish.
Molly Williams
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Pratima Murday
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. The sauce was watery and the pasta was overcooked.
Jutt Saad
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sauce turned out grainy. I think I might have cooked it at too high of a temperature.
Katalina Argabrite
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes to give it some more flavor.
Reina Camacho
[email protected]I'm allergic to spinach, so I substituted kale instead. It turned out just as good!
mh Nilema
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The creamy sauce and the leeks and spinach are all hidden in the pasta, so they won't even notice they're eating them.
Farjana hossain
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often add a bit of crumbled bacon or sausage to the sauce for extra flavor.
mindiay Gurung
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the leeks and spinach were perfectly cooked. I served it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the extra sauce.
Sajan Pariyar
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice pop of color. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Omollo Patriko
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of creamy pasta dishes, but this one was surprisingly light and refreshing. The leeks and spinach gave it a nice bite, and the sauce wasn't too heavy. I'll definitely be making this again!
Khall Khall
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The creamy leek and spinach sauce was rich and flavorful, and the fusilli cooked perfectly. I added a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little extra spice, and it turned out amazing. Definitely