SAUTEED LEEK AND FENNEL PASTA
This pasta offers robust savory flavors while feeling pretty light. The leek and fennel perfectly complement the acidity of the tomato marinara. Adapted from Hema's Mixed Bag blog.
Provided by Sabrina Sperry
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in bucatini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until firm to the bite and almost tender, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Run cold water over pasta.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium heat. Add 2 garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and mash with with a potato masher to break down. Stir and reduce heat to medium-low; let simmer.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a Dutch over medium-low heat. Add sliced fennel, leeks, a pinch of salt, and remaining garlic. Cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and another pinch of salt. Add the tomato sauce and reserved pasta water; stir to combine. Add the pasta and let simmer until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place pasta in bowls and garnish with fennel fronds and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.1 calories, Carbohydrate 99.5 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 362 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
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joshua kaaya
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover leeks and fennel. It's also a very easy dish to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a healthy and delicious way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Nabraj Kafle
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of the leeks and fennel in this pasta dish. The white wine and cream sauce is also very flavorful, and the toasted walnuts add a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Zwelethu Myemane
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to warm up on a cold night. The leeks and fennel are sautéed until they're soft and tender, and the white wine and cream sauce is rich and comforting. I love serving this dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up all
Ruth Wairimu
[email protected]This dish is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special. The leeks and fennel are sautéed until they're tender and caramelized, and the white wine and cream sauce is rich and flavorful. I love that t
John Gracious mk
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. The dish was still delicious, and the leeks and fennel were the perfect substitutes for the meat. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes, and it was a hearty and satisfying meal.
Onebare Kesiena
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The leeks and fennel are packed with nutrients, and the white wine and cream sauce helps to make them even more palatable. I love that this dish is both healthy and delicious.
Seller Acc
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the leeks and fennel, and the creamy sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this dish again for my next party.
Malik Gulshan Gulshan Malik
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. The leeks and fennel were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was a hit with my family. This is definitely a r
Cesar Trujillo
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover leeks and fennel. I had some in my fridge that were starting to wilt, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The dish was quick and easy to make, and it was absolutely delicious. I will d
joseph okey (BIG JOE)
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but this dish changed my mind. The sautéed leeks and fennel were so tender and flavorful, and the white wine and cream sauce was divine. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Biki kumar Sah
[email protected]This sautéed leek and fennel pasta was a delight! The flavors of the leeks and fennel blended perfectly, and the addition of the white wine and cream created a rich and flavorful sauce. I also loved the crunch of the toasted walnuts. Will definitely