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Classic Creamy Pasta Primavera

Classic Creamy Pasta Primavera

with Leek, Peas and Tarragon Gremolata

Anushka Magan
Anushka MaganUpdated on December 14, 2023
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Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Classic Creamy Pasta Primavera in just 20-25 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Celery
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.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Leek

180 grams

Rigatoni Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

1 unit(s)

Lemon

1 bunch(es)

Tarragon

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

120 grams

Peas

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

20 grams

Butter

125 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3367 kJ
Energy (kcal)805 kcal
Fat40.1 g
of which saturates24.3 g
Carbohydrate87.6 g
of which sugars14.6 g
Dietary Fibre10.7 g
Protein27 g
Salt1.9 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Garlic Press
Large Saucepan
Pan
Colander
Large Frying Pan
Zester
Small Bowl

Instructions

Prep your Veg
1

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the rigatoni.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Trim and discard the root and dark green leafy part from the leek. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.

Cook the Pasta
2

When boiling, add the rigatoni to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

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

Meanwhile, melt the butter (see pantry for amount) with a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Fry the Leek
3

Once the oil is hot, add the sliced leek and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the leek has softened, 4-6 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min.

Next, stir in the veg stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 mins.

Gremolata Time
4

Meanwhile, zest and cut the lemon into wedges. Pick the tarragon leaves from their stalks and finely chop (discard the stalks).

In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest and half the tarragon. Set your gremolata aside. 

Bring on the Creamy Sauce
5

Once the sauce has reduced, stir the creme fraiche and peas into the leek pan. Simmer until the sauce is thickened and piping hot, 1-2 mins. Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.

Remove the pan from the heat, stir through the cheese and remaining tarragon. 

Season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon from a lemon wedge. Add a splash more water if needed. 

Serve
6

Share the pasta primavera between your bowls.

Sprinkle over the tarragon gremolata to finish. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Enjoy! 

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