Guest guest Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Penne Sauced With Leeks And Lemon 5 to 6 trimmed medium leeks 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 quarts water 2 cups water 2 tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest, minced 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil sea salt freshly ground black pepper 16 ounces penne or other short pasta 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Clean the leeks: Remove roots and any tough, bruised outer leek leaves. Split each leek in half lengthwise and rinse carefully to eliminate all dirt between leaves. Relish: Slice some leek, a small section of the white part, into the thinnest possible half-rings, stop when you make 1/4 cup. Toss this measure with the lemon juice and set aside. Cook to puree: Bring the 5 to 6 quarts water to a rolling boil; add salt and cook remaining leeks (cut into chunks that fit in the pot) for 6 to 8 minutes until soft, and totally tender. Remove leeks from pot with slotted spoon, refresh in cold water; dr ain and squeeze lightly to remove excess water. Reserve leek cooking water. Puree leeks in food processor with lemon zest, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup leek cooking water, salt and pepper. Transfer sauce to 3-quart pot. Cook pasta: Add 1 to 2 cups fresh water to leek cooking water and return to rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until it al dente (about three-quarters of the recommended cooking time). Drain, *reserving 2 cups cooking water. Add pasta, 1/2 cup pasta water and (lemon) marinated leek rings, drained, to leek puree in pot and cook over highest heat for 3 to 5 minutes until pasta is almost cooked and sauce coats pasta. Add more pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time if sauce gets too dry. Sauce should surround pasta but be slightly liquid. Add grated Parrnesan cheese, heat for an additional minute to melt cheese, and serve immediately. Serves 4. Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with FareChase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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