Spaghetti With Leeks, Peas & Pesto
Enjoy a delightful meal with this comforting spaghetti dish filled with vibrant green peas and flavorful leeks sautéed in a basil pesto sauce. Tossed together with perfectly cooked spaghetti, this dish is sure to bring a burst of freshness and taste to your table. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan for an extra touch of indulgence, if desired.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 175g spaghetti
- 140g frozen peas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large trimmed leeks (about 250g), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp basil pesto
- freshly grated Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions, adding the peas for the final 2 mins. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the leeks, then gently cook for about 5 mins until softened. Stir in the pesto and 3 tbsp of the pasta cooking water, then simmer for a few mins.
- Drain the pasta and peas, then add to the frying pan, tossing everything together. Divide between 2 warm bowls and sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan, if using.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 447 calories
- Fat Content: 10 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 75 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 9 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 18 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.11 milligram of sodium
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