Orecchiette With Dried Tomatoes And Melted Leeks Recipe

Name: Orecchiette With Dried Tomatoes And Melted Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 8 ounces dry orichette (or other small pasta, like mini shells); 2 leeks, slices into half moons; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup chopped fennel (about 1/4 bulb); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon dried fennel seeds; 4 ounces feta, crumbled; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces dry orichette (or other small pasta, like mini shells)
2 leeks, slices into half moons
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fennel (about 1/4 bulb)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried fennel seeds
4 ounces feta, crumbled
salt and pepper

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["Heat oven to 300F.
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Line a baking sheet with a silpat r parchment paper. Arrange the tomato halves on the sheet, cut-side up. Sprinkle with sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Roast for 90 minutes, or until shriveled and dry.", "Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are very soft and almost all of the water has evaporated. Transfer leeks and any remaining liquid to a small bowl. Add the chopped fennel to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes, or until it begins to soften. Reduce the heat to low. Add the olive oil and fennel seeds, and cook another 5 minutes.", "Add the drained pasta, reserved pasta water, and leeks back into the pasta pot. Stir in the fennel, oil, dried tomatoes, and feta. Season to taste with salt and pepper."]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 8 ounces dry orichette (or other small pasta, like mini shells), and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Dried Tomatoes And Melted Leeks 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.

Orecchiette With Dried Tomatoes And Melted Leeks

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