Orzo with Lemony Leek Sauce
Tender Leeks are puréed with lemon and parsley for a cream-free creamy sauce that's stirred into pasta and asparagus.
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This pasta dish takes tender leeks out of the soup pot to use as a light pasta sauce. Because leeks can be gritty, slice them vertically before chopping so that you can rinse between layers.
Ingredients
- 6 medium leeks, white parts only, halved lengthwise and chopped
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 2 Tbs. parsley
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 16 oz. orzo pasta
- 1/2 lb. asparagus, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
1. Bring medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add leeks, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender.
2. Drain, and purée in blender with lemon juice, parsley and oil. Set aside.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus to pasta water during last 2 minutes of cooking.
4. Drain pasta and asparagus, and transfer to large bowl. Top with leek sauce and cheese. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 385
- Carbohydrate Content 70 g
- Cholesterol Content 6 mg
- Fat Content 5.5 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 221 mg
- Sugar Content 7 g