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Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce with Fresh Burrata

Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce with Fresh Burrata Bliss

Enjoy a delightful Spring Pasta with Leek & Pea Sauce with Fresh Burrata that captures the essence of the season with vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Leeks Thoroughly cleaned and chopped
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Organic preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Rind From fresh lemon
  • to taste Sea Salt Adjust to preference
  • 1 cup Fresh Shelled Peas Can use frozen as alternative
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Washed and chopped
  • 1 cup Pasta Water Reserve before draining
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Large Rigatoni Gluten-free option preferred
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Finely grated
  • 8 oz Fresh Burrata Tear before serving
For Roasting
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Crisp-tender when roasted
  • 1 head Radicchio Remove when edges brown

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep vegetables by cleaning leeks, slicing them, and peeling garlic.
  2. Cook pasta in a boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes, reserving pasta water.
  3. Sauté leeks, garlic, and lemon rind in butter for 6 minutes.
  4. Add peas to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Blend half of the sautéed mixture with parsley, pasta water, and olive oil until smooth.
  6. Combine pasta with sauce and remaining sautéed veggies, adjusting consistency.
  7. Serve with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and torn burrata, garnished with roasted asparagus and radicchio.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal texture, use a high-quality blender and reserve enough pasta water. Always use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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