Meat Free BLT Spaghetti With Butter Lettuce, Leek &

Name: Meat Free BLT Spaghetti With Butter Lettuce, Leek & Tomato.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 2 heads boston lettuce, washed and dried; ½ cup parsley, fresh; ½ cup basil, fresh; 14 mint leaf, fresh; 14 pine nuts, toasted; 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese; salt and pepper; zest of one lemon; juice of one lemon; 14-½ cup oil; 2 tablespoons oil; 3 leeks, washed, halved lengthwise and sliced into half moon shape; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 pint grape tomatoes or 4 tomatoes, cut in small dice; ½ cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

1 lb spaghetti
2 heads boston lettuce, washed and dried
½ cup parsley, fresh
½ cup basil, fresh
14 mint leaf, fresh
14 pine nuts, toasted
1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
zest of one lemon
juice of one lemon
14-½ cup oil
2 tablespoons oil
3 leeks, washed, halved lengthwise and sliced into half moon shape
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pint grape tomatoes or 4 tomatoes, cut in small dice
½ cup dry white wine

1
Bring large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
2
In food processor, place parsley, basil, mint, nuts, one head of the lettuce and half the cheese.
3
Pulse until finely chopped.
4
Add enough oil until you get the consistency of pesto.
5
Set aside.
6
Cook spaghetti.
7
While pasta is cooking,.
8
In large frying pan over medium high heat, heat the oil.
9
Add the leeks and garlic.
10
Saute until just softened.
11
Add the wine, tomatoes and reduce by half.
12
Coarsely chop the second head of lettuce.
13
When pasta has cooked, reserve 1 cup of cooking water.
14
Drain pasta and return to pot.
15
Add pesto, water, vegetable mixture along with lemon juice, some of the chopped lettuce.
16
Toss.
17
Season with salt and pepper as needed.
18
Devide into heated pasta bowls and top with remaining lettuce and cheese.
19
Serve immediately.

5908

kcal

Calories

607

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb spaghetti, 2 heads boston lettuce, washed and dried, ½ cup parsley, fresh, ½ cup basil, fresh, and more.

Yes, Meat Free BLT Spaghetti With Butter Lettuce, Leek & Tomato. falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meat Free BLT Spaghetti With Butter Lettuce, Leek & Tomato.

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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