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
bradleywall@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Igbinedion Erhose
igbinedion_e31@hotmail.frThis dish is perfect for a cozy night in.
Chidiebere F
f-c@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper!
Ozoibe chineye
oc16@hotmail.co.ukI'm definitely going to be making this recipe again!
Yadav Babu
babu_yadav24@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach and leeks.
Rohan Serala
s.rohan73@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy pasta dish.
Molly Williams
m-williams@hotmail.frOverall, 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
m_pratima@hotmail.comThis recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. The sauce was watery and the pasta was overcooked.
Jutt Saad
j-saad89@hotmail.co.ukI'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
katalina.argabrite@aol.comThis 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
c.reina98@yahoo.comI'm allergic to spinach, so I substituted kale instead. It turned out just as good!
mh Nilema
m@gmail.comThis 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
farjana_h@gmail.comI 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
g.mindiay@aol.comI 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
sajan@gmail.comThis 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
patriko_omollo@hotmail.comI'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
khall.k13@gmail.comThis 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