Fusilli And Creamy Leek Sauce
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 medium leeks, white parts only. halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon flat-leaved parsley leaves
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pounf fusilli
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the leeks and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley and bring to a boil, Transfer the mixuture to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Meanwhile, add salt to a pot of boiling water. Add the pasta and cook until it's almost al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot.
- 3. Add the leek sauce and the reserved cooking water to the pasta and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and coated with a thick sauce, about 3 minutes. Stir in the 1/2 cup cheese and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, passing additional cheese at the table.
- MAKE AHEAD: The leek sauce can be refrigerated overnight.
extravirgin olive oil, leeks, chicken, lemon juice, lemon zest, flatleaved parsley, salt, fusilli, cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/fusilli-and-creamy-leek-sauce-50016690 (may not work)