PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, LEEKS, AND LETTUCE

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Lettuce isn't for your salads. Bibb or Boston lettuce works best in this dish -- they won't overpower the delicate taste of the leeks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
2 bunches leeks (about 3 pounds total), white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices, rinsed well, and drained
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound short pasta, such as lumache or medium shells
4 cups Bibb or Boston lettuce, torn into pieces
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausages over medium-high, breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned, 5 minutes. Transfer 4 cups leeks to an airtight container and refrigerate for later use. Add remaining leeks (4 cups) to sausage in skillet and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring frequently, until mostly evaporated, 2 minutes. Stir in butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta, return to pot, along with sausage mixture, and toss to combine. Add lettuce and enough pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta. Toss to combine. Serve with Parmesan on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31 g

Joul Kain
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's now one of my go-to meals!


Shovon Kumar Biswas (সপ্নের বাংলাদেশ)
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This pasta dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll never even know they're eating leeks and lettuce!


mohamudul karim
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this dish and it gave it a really nice flavor boost.


Krishna Pd subedi
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I'm not sure why this recipe calls for lettuce. I left it out and the dish was still delicious.


Jerimiah Aceves
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This pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Sheikh Muneeb
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friend and she loved it! I used a plant-based sausage and it worked out great.


enock chanda
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a very affordable meal.


Malik Arshad
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this dish. The leeks and lettuce added a lot of flavor and texture.


Abdulqa Caamaaa
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I thought this dish was just okay. The flavors were a bit muddled and the sauce was too thin.


Sha Gamer
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


wannige Harshajith
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the leeks and the saltiness of the sausage were a perfect match.


Sanchir Sanji
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This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think it would be better with less cream or a lighter type of sausage.


Himesh Madurangha
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and leeks were cooked perfectly.


Love Rashidy
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I wasn't sure how the lettuce would work in this dish, but it actually added a really nice texture and flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jdjdj Ufjfif
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


HB Hasib
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This pasta dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Angel DeLeon
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The flavors in this dish were amazing. The sausage and leeks were savory, and the lettuce added a nice freshness. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Andrea Thornsbury
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I love how easy this dish was to make. I was able to have a delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes.


Md Arsaf
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The sausage, leeks, and lettuce all came together perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!