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Simple Lemon, Leek and Pea Linguine

with Cheese and Rocket

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025

Perfect for a midweek meal, this Simple Lemon, Leek and Pea Linguine can be on your table in less than 25 minutes. Making green veg shine in a creamy sauce that's flavoured with sun-dried tomato paste and lemon, this veg-filled pasta dish is a yummy year-round crowdpleaser.

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total25 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Leek

½ unit(s)

Lemon

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

180 grams

Linguine

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

50 grams

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

120 grams

Peas

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

20 grams

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

20 grams

Butter

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3514 kJ
Energy (kcal)840 kcal
Fat41.9 g
of which saturates24.5 g
Carbohydrate88.2 g
of which sugars18.2 g
Dietary Fibre10.7 g
Protein27.1 g
Salt2.7 g
Potassium263.6 mg
Calcium60.6 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Zester
Chopping Board
Garlic Press
Kettle
Knife
Colander
Large Saucepan
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1

a) Boil a full kettle. 

b) Meanwhile, trim the root and dark green leafy part from the leek and discard. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.

c) Half the lemon (see ingredients for amount). Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

2

a) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 0.5 tsp salt and bring back to the boil. 

b) Add the linguine and cook until tender, 10-12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

3

a) Meanwhile, melt the butter (see pantry for amount) in a large frying pan on medium heat.

b) Once melted, add the leek and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, 5-7 mins, stirring occasionally.

4

a) Add the garlic and sugar for the sauce (see pantry for amount) to the leek pan and cook, 1 min.

b) Stir in the creme fraiche, sun-dried tomato paste, veg stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount).

c) Bring to the boil and simmer until reduced slightly, 2-3 mins.

5

a) Add the cooked linguine and peas to the sauce. Toss to coat and simmer until piping hot, 1-2 mins. 

b) Stir in the lemon juice and half the cheese, then remove from the heat.

c) Taste and season with salt, pepper and more lemon juice if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little dry.

6

a) Share the linguine between your bowls.

b) Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and top with a handful of rocket.

Enjoy!

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