Cheesy Leek Pasta
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Thick and chewy whole wheat orecchiette is the perfect shape to pick up a creamy coating of the rich, yet light, sauce. Combined with fresh leeks, spinach, and parsley, it is a flavor-packed dinner that will leave the whole family licking their bowls.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces whole wheat orecchiette pasta
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 large leek, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon white whole wheat all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon ⅓-less-fat cream cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded aged white cheddar cheese
- 2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley
Nutritional Information
- Calories 332
- Fat 6.3g
- Satfat 2.7g
- Monofat 1.2
- Polyfat 0.6g
- Protein 15g
- Carbohydrate 59g
- Fiber 7g
- Cholesterol 11mg
- Iron 4mg
- Sodium 369mg
- Calcium 154mg
- Sugars 1.2g
How to Make It
Step 1
Fill a large stock pot with water and bring to a boil. Add orecchiette and cook for 7-9 minutes, or until al dente.
Step 2
While pasta water is coming to a boil, heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Add leeks and cook until wilted. Transfer leeks to a plate and return pan to stove.
Step 3
Make the sauce: Add garlic and olive oil and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add salt and flour, stirring until slightly browned. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil; add cream cheese, stirring to combine. Take pan off of heat and stir in shredded cheese.
Step 4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer pasta directly into sauce. Add more pasta water to thin out the sauce, if necessary. Add leeks and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted. Serve with a garnish of Italian parsley.
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