Saturday, March 5, 2011

Linguini with Leeks, Green Onions and Cream

Ingredients for 6 portions
1 package of linguine
3 Tbs. of unsalted butter
6 leeks finely sliced (the white and part of the tender green part)
12 green onions finely sliced (the white and part of the tender green part)
2 cups of light cream
Coarse sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Grated parmesan cheese (I used Grana Padano)

Put the water for the pasta to boil. Melt the butter in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the leeks and green onions and sauté for 5 minutes, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 more minutes. In the meantime, put the pasta to cook. Add the cream to the leeks and green onion mixture and salt and pepper to taste. Once the pasta is al dente strain it and put it in the saucepan. Serve with grated cheese.

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