Asparagus Leek Pasta
This Asparagus Leek Pasta is a light, fresh, and flavorful dish made with tender pasta, sweet sautéed leeks, and crisp asparagus. Perfect for spring meals, this easy pasta recipe is comforting yet not heavy, and can be customized to suit any preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
- Leeks, cleaned and sliced
- Asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Parmesan cheese
- Lemon juice or zest
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced leeks and cook until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add asparagus and cook until just tender and bright green.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan.
- Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and lemon juice or zest.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Clean leeks thoroughly to remove any grit.Do not overcook asparagus to keep it crisp and vibrant.Pasta water helps create a silky, cohesive sauce.Add cheese at the end for the best texture and flavor.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/asparagus-leek-pasta/
