Vermicelli With Leeks, And Scallions Recipe

Name: Vermicelli With Leeks, And Scallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium leeks (About 1.25 lbs); salt, to taste; fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste; red pepper flakes, to taste; 1 (16 ounce) package vermicelli or (16 ounce) package spaghettini; 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter; 2 bunches green onions, thinly sliced (Both green and white parts); 4 medium shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 garlic clove, crushed with garlic press; 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 cup fat-free chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup light cream; 2 ounces blue cheese; toasted almonds (Garnish) (optional) or toasted walnuts, finely chopped (Garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

3 medium leeks (About 1.25 lbs)
salt, to taste
fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes, to taste
1 (16 ounce) package vermicelli or (16 ounce) package spaghettini
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
2 bunches green onions, thinly sliced (Both green and white parts)
4 medium shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 garlic clove, crushed with garlic press
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 cup fat-free chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup light cream
2 ounces blue cheese
toasted almonds (Garnish) (optional) or toasted walnuts, finely chopped (Garnish) (optional)

1
Cut off roots and leaf ends from leeks; discard any tough outer leaves.
2
Cut each leek lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide slices.
3
Place leeks in large bowl of cold water; with hand, swish leeks around to remove sand.
4
Transfer leeks to colander. Repeat process, changing water several times, until all sand is removed.
5
Drain well.
6
Heat large saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat; add vermicelli and cook according to package directions.
7
Meanwhile, in a nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt margarine or butter over medium-high heat.
8
Add leeks, green onions, shallots, garlic, both black & red peppers, and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until vegetables are tender and golden, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
9
Add broth, half-and-half and cheese; cook 1 minute.
10
Drain vermicelli or spaghettini well; return to saucepot.
11
Add leek mixture and toss well to coat.
12
Sprinkle with nuts.
13
This dish would go well with a nice robust wine, a loaf of bread(so as to sop up the sauce)and sliced tomatoes with avocados.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium leeks (About 1.25 lbs), salt, to taste, fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste, red pepper flakes, to taste, and more.

Yes, Vermicelli With Leeks, And Scallions 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.

Vermicelli With Leeks, And Scallions

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