Leek Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Leek Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 leeks, rinsed and minced, white part only; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; ⅛ teaspoon greated nutmeg; 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, seeds scraped and reserved; 1 cup vegetable broth (recipe above); 1/2 cup fresh thyme leaves; 2 cloves garlic, roasted; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 cup fresh peas; 1/2 pound penne; 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed

Servings: persons

4 leeks, rinsed and minced, white part only
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon greated nutmeg
1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, seeds scraped and reserved
1 cup vegetable broth (recipe above)
1/2 cup fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, roasted
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 cup fresh peas
1/2 pound penne
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed

1
Combine the leeks, olive oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg and vanilla-bean seeds in a nonstick skillet.
2
Cook over medium-low heat until the leeks are soft, about 20 minutes.
3
Set aside.
4
Pour the vegetable broth into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
5
Turn off the heat, add the thyme leaves and steep for 1 minute.
6
Strain.
7
Pour the broth into a blender, add the leeks, roasted garlic and lemon rind.
8
Puree until smooth and pour it into a large salad bowl.
9
Set aside.
10
Blanch the peas in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minute.
11
Drain.
12
Rinse under cold running water until cool.
13
Add to the salad bowl.
14
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender.
15
Drain.
16
Add to the salad bowl.
17
Toss to combine.
18
Refrigerate until chilled.
19
Cut the romaine into thin strips crosswise add to the salad bowl.
20
Toss.
21
Serve immediately.

199

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 leeks, rinsed and minced, white part only, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Leek Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Leek Pasta Salad

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