Best 8 Linguine With Spicy Leek And Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and easy-to-make pasta dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering? Look no further than our guide to the best recipe for linguine with spicy leek and tomato sauce. This delightful dish combines the vibrant flavors of tomatoes, the subtle spiciness of leeks, and the satisfying texture of linguine pasta. With its beautiful colors and rich aroma, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and satisfy your hunger. Let us take you on a culinary journey as we explore the nuances of this tantalizing recipe.

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LINGUINE WITH SPICY LEEK AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Tim Cole

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 (first-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), split lengthwise, sliced crosswise
1 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 ounces linguine
1 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add next 3 ingredients; sauté 1 minute. Add leeks; sauté until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add diced tomatoes; stir 1 minute. Add wine and vinegar; bring to boil. Cover and cook until tomatoes break down, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups pasta cooking liquid.
  • Add pasta, 1/2 cup reserved pasta liquid, and 3/4 cup cheese to sauce in skillet. Toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta, adding more liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing 1 cup cheese separately.

LINGUINE WITH TOMATO-LEEK SAUCE



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Provided by Lori D. Shaller

Categories     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cauliflower     Leek     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
4 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
8 ounces linguine, freshly cooked
Grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and bell pepper. Sauté until just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, tomatoes and tarragon and cook until cauliflower is tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over pasta. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.

LINGUINE WITH RAW TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds very ripe tomatoes
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup torn basil leaves
2 tablespoons finely-chopped garlic
1 pound linguine
1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop tomatoes, reserving juice. In a large bowl combine tomatoes and their juice, vinegar, 3 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil and basil. In a very small skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Saute garlic 3 minutes, without allowing garlic to brown. Scrape garlic and oil into tomato mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper. Marinate tomato sauce at room temperature, 5 to 6 hours.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine according to package directions until al dente, 5 to 10 minutes; drain in a large colander. Return pasta to pot and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan; divide among 6 bowls. Using a slotted spoon top each portion with about 1 cup tomato chunks. Ladle remaining tomato liquid around pasta.

LINGUINE WITH FRESH TOMATOES



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This garlic and basil linguine is a perfect way to use up your late-summer tomato harvest. It makes a great light supper when paired with a salad, or you can make it heartier with some chopped chicken. -Susan Jones, Downers Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked linguine
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, place all remaining ingredients except butter in a large bowl., Drain linguine; toss with butter. Add to tomato mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

LINGUINE WITH SPICY LEEK AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this Linguine With Spicy Leek and Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
2 medium leeks, split lengthwise, sliced crosswise (white and pale green parts only)
1 1/4 lbs plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 ounces linguine
1 3/4 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add next 3 ingredients; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add leeks; sauté until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes; stir 1 minute. Add wine and vinegar; bring to boil. Cover and cook until tomatoes break down, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups pasta cooking liquid.
  • Add pasta, 1/2 cup reserved pasta liquid, and 3/4 cup cheese to sauce in skillet.
  • Toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta, adding more liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing 1 cup cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.6, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 691.5, Carbohydrate 78.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 30.1

LINGUINE WITH TOMATO 'FILLETS'



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, or about 2 pounds peeled fresh tomatoes
Salt to taste
1 pound linguine or spaghetti
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Red pepper flakes to taste
3 tablespoons minced basil or parsley

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes into strips, discarding seeds and juice; place in a strainer to drain while you bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. Start the sauce in the next step, and start cooking pasta when water boils.
  • Combine tomatoes, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a 10-inch skillet, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook briskly for about 5 minutes (8 minutes for fresh tomatoes), stirring occasionally. The tomatoes should remain in pieces, and there should be no liquid remaining in the pan other than the oil.
  • Toss the pasta with the sauce and the basil or parsley, and serve immediately.

SPICY SEAFOOD TOMATO SAUCE WITH LINGUINE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large cloves garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot-pepper flakes
1 28-ounce can no-salt-added tomatoes
1/2 cup clam juice
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 dozen shucked oysters, clams or scallops, or a mixture
8 ounces yolkless fettuccine
Enough parsley to yield 1 tablespoon minced
8 medium cooked shrimp
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in covered pot for fettuccine.
  • Crush garlic.
  • Heat oil in nonstick pan large enough to hold all the sauce ingredients. Saute garlic and pepper flakes for 30 seconds over medium heat.
  • Crush tomatoes between fingers, add to pot with clam juice and wine and cook over high heat until liquid has been reduced by about one-third.
  • Add all the raw seafood, and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Cook the fettuccine.
  • Wash, dry and mince parsley.
  • Add cooked shrimp to the sauce; season with pepper, and heat through.
  • Drain fettuccine, and top with sauce; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 809, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 113 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 63 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 2187 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LINGUINE WITH LEEK AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this Linguine With Leek and Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, split lenghwise and then sliced crosswise
1 1/4 lbs tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 ounces linguine
1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, grated, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat ooil over medium high heat and add next 3 ingredients (garlic -fennel seeds) and saute 1 minutes.
  • Stri in leeks and saute another 4-5 minutes or until they begin to soften.
  • Stir in tomatoes and stir another minute.
  • Stir in wine and vinegar and bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until tomatoes break down.
  • Meanwhile prepare pasta according to package directions; drain; reserving 1 1/4 cups of the cooking liquid.
  • Stir pasta into sauce along wiht 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid and 3/4 cup of the cheese; tossing over medium high heat until sauce coats the pasta;adding more liquid as needed.
  • Pout in serving bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.4, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 27.5, Sodium 501.2, Carbohydrate 78.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 25.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients. This will ensure that your sauce is flavorful and delicious.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of tomatoes. There are many different varieties of tomatoes available, each with its own unique flavor. Try using a combination of different types of tomatoes to create a complex and flavorful sauce.
  • Roast the leeks before adding them to the sauce. This will help to caramelize the leeks and bring out their sweetness.
  • Add a pinch of sugar to the sauce. This will help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. Linguine, spaghetti, and penne are all good choices.

Conclusion:

This linguine with spicy leek and tomato sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The sauce is made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, roasted leeks, and a touch of spice. It is then tossed with linguine pasta and served with grated Parmesan cheese. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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