Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Prosciutto
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Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Prosciutto
Need to get dinner on the table, stat? Watch Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey cook up a fast, seasonal take on pasta dinner.
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- Prep Time 25 minutes
- Total Time 25 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium leeks (6 to 8 ounces each), white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces, well rinsed
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 ounces (about 1/4 cup) thinly sliced prosciutto cut into thin strips
- 2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) ricotta salata or Parmesan cheese shaved with a vegetable peeler
Directions
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
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While pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium. Add leeks; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add peas; cook, stirring, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
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To drained pasta, add leek mixture, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, and prosciutto; season with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time, tossing, until a thin sauce coats pasta. (You may not need all the water.) Serve, sprinkled with ricotta salata.
This recipe is wonderful! The peas and leeks add beautiful color, while the prosciutto and lemon round out the flavor. I can't believe it tastes so good and is so easy to make; thank you, Sarah!
I love this recipe. I have made it twice. The second time I used bacon.
Wonderful recipe. Quick and easy too. I was concerned that my husband would look for meat, so I increased the amount of proscuitto to 4 oz. Delicious meal and the lemon juice really brightens the flavor. Will definitely repeat.
Made this last night....thought I was using organic frozen peas but they turned out to be edaname which were really delicious...probably added a little more crunch. Anyway, great easy recipe...we really enjoyed it.
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Simple, easy and good looking recipe, as usual! Thank you, Sarah! :)