Spaghetti with Creamy Braised Garlic and Leeks
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 Tbs. unsalted butter1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil6 medium leeks (light-green and white parts only), halved and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)10 medium cloves garlic, halvedKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup dry white wine1 cup lower-salt chicken broth12 oz. dried spaghetti1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 oz. grated Pecorino Romano (1/3 cup)1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Heat the butter and oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the butter has melted. Add the leeks, garlic, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring often, until the leeks begin to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and press a 12-inch round piece of parchment over the leek mixture to cover completely (see the Test Kitchen blog for more on this technique). Cover the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally (you will have to lift the parchment), until the leeks are very soft but not falling apart and the garlic is very soft, about 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Uncover the skillet and remove the parchment. Stir in the cream and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss. If necessary, add the reserved pasta water 1 Tbs. at a time to make a silky sauce that clings to the pasta.
Off the heat, stir in the cheese and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BREEHARDY.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Uncover the skillet and remove the parchment. Stir in the cream and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss. If necessary, add the reserved pasta water 1 Tbs. at a time to make a silky sauce that clings to the pasta.
Off the heat, stir in the cheese and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BREEHARDY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 455.9
- Total Fat: 18.1 g
- Cholesterol: 91.1 mg
- Sodium: 900.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 58.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Protein: 12.9 g
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