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Creamy Burrata Pea Pasta
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Creamy Burrata Pea Pasta

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @crowdedkitchen16 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • ditalini pasta (or any pasta of choice)Grains227 g
  • olive oil (divided)Pantry45 ml
  • leeks (finely chopped)Produce100 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • peas (fresh or frozen, divided)Produce340 g
  • mint (finely chopped)Produce3 g
  • dill (finely chopped)Produce4 g
  • lemon zest (plus more for topping)Produce2 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • ground black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • vegetable broth (or chicken broth)Pantry240 ml
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy25 g
  • burrata (for topping)Dairy227 g
  • pea shoots (for topping)Produce20 g
  • red pepper flakes (for topping)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

438kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
20 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stovetop
  • Stockpot
  • Sauté pan
  • Blender
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
    • Reserve about a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    Step 1

  2. Sauté the leeks and garlic

    • Heat part of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Add the leeks and sauté until softened.
    • Add the garlic and cook a few minutes more.
    Step 2

  3. Add peas and herbs

    • Add part of the peas, the mint, dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the leek mixture.
    • Stir well and cook until the vegetables are softened.
    Step 3

  4. Blend the pea sauce

    • Transfer the pea and leek mixture to a blender with the broth and lemon juice.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    Step 4

  5. Sauté the remaining peas

    • Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet with the rest of the peas.
    • Sauté until softened, for extra texture.
    Step 5

  6. Combine pasta and sauce

    • Add the cooked pasta, the pea sauce and the parmesan to the skillet and remove from the heat.
    • Stir well to coat, thinning with reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
    Step 6

  7. Top and serve

    • Top with burrata, a drizzle of olive oil, pea shoots, red pepper flakes and more lemon zest.
    • Serve immediately.
    Step 7
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