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FETTUCCINE WITH LEMON, ASPARAGUS AND LEEK
Fettuccine with Lemon, Asparagus and Leek
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INGREDIENTS
- Cooking Time: 15
- Servings: 4
- Preparation Time: 10
- 1lb/500g Fettuccine
- 2 Bunches of Asparagus, approximately 16 medium spears
- 1 Medium Leek
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Toasted Breadcrumbs
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Optional: Roughly chopped fresh herb, such as basil or flat-leaf parsley. 1/4 cup
DIRECTIONS
Bring 5 litres of salted water to the boil, for the pasta.
As the water comes to the boil, prepare the leek and asparagus.
Trim the base and green tops of the leek. Slice in half, lengthwise, then chop into 1/4 inch/5mm slices.
Break off the tough bases of the asparagus, then chop into 1 inch/2.5cm long pieces.
Add the pasta to the boiling water, and cook as directed on the package... about 10-12 minutes.
Heat a skillet over a medium high heat. Add olive oil and leeks, and cook until the leeks are soft... about 4-5 minutes.
While the leeks are sauteing, steam the asparagus pieces for 2-3 minutes and then shock in ice cold water to stop the cooking process.
Once the leeks are cooked, add the minced garlic and cook for a further minute.
Add the lemon juice, asparagus to the leek and garlic. Cook briefly, about a minute to ensure things are heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain and reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water.
Combine the pasta, reserved cooking water, asparagus and leek sauce and toasted breadcrumbs... toss to combine. Serve immediately.
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Tried this recipe today. Came out great. I added a little broccoli and cooked the asparagus, leeks and garlic all in one saute pan with the olive oil while the pasta was cooking. When it was done, I tossed it all together with some toasted rye bread crumbs, lemon, salt and pepper and voila. Thanks for the idea! No meat or dairy hooray!!
With asparagus at 77cents a bunch locally I had to try this! It's great. I added some toasted pine nuts and my veggie daughter thought it was wonderful. We try to do a no meat day once a week and this will go into that rotation. I might try grilling the leek and asparagus before chopping next time for a flavor variation.
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