Description
Creamy Potato Leek Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender pasta with a dreamy sauce made from buttery Yukon Gold potatoes and fragrant leeks. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into an indulgent meal perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings. With its creamy texture and rich flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the leeks and potatoes: Wash and slice leeks thinly. Dice the Yukon Gold potatoes.
- Cook leeks and potatoes: In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the leeks and potatoes until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Blend: Drain the mixture (reserve some cooking liquid). Blend until smooth, adding reserved liquid for creaminess.
- Make the sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add heavy cream while stirring.
- Combine: Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet along with the potato-leek puree. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg