Shaved Asparagus and Leek Spring Pasta

Shaved Asparagus and Leek Spring Pasta is a fresh, light, easy pasta recipe that makes the most of fresh spring produce. Ready in just 30 minutes!

Happy Easter everyone! Up until a few weeks ago it felt like this year the winter was never going to end. It was still freezing cold, grey and rainy everywhere. Well, it’s still rainy and grey around here most of the time but the sun is slowly peeking through the clouds a few times a day. Green things and flowers are growing everywhere and it is easy to see how everyone’s spirits are lifting up.

I’m already excited and impatiently waiting for summer but spring is just as beautiful. The markets are slowly coming alive with delicious green things like leeks, asparagus, green peas and more. This is also my birthday week and that is one more reason I’m so excited. Also, is it silly to be super excited about your birthday when you’re an adult?

With the change in season I’ve been craving really light, fresh food that focuses on the season’s best produce. This super easy spring pasta recipe was just what I was looking for. It requires only about 10 ingredients and is ready in only 30 minutes! It doesn’t have overpowering flavors so you can really taste the veggies you put in it.

While chopped asparagus would be just as good in this easy pasta recipe, I decided to get a little extra fancy and opted for the shaved asparagus. The delicate green ribbons of asparagus look so pretty and elegant that it makes it worth the extra five minutes of work. The easiest way to shave asparagus is with a vegetable peeler. Basically you just peel off the length of asparagus and you’ll be left with beautiful thin ribbons.

This spring pasta recipe also has leeks, green peas and basil. The sauce is a simple cream sauce that just provides a bit of creaminess without making the pasta too heavy.

If you try this spring pasta recipe, don’t forget to use #tlceats and tag me on Instagram so I can see your beautiful creation!

Priyanka

Shaved Asparagus and Leek Spring Pasta

Shaved Asparagus and Leek Spring Pasta is a fresh, light, easy pasta recipe that makes the most of fresh spring produce. Ready in just 30 minutes!

10 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

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Ingredients

• 450 g pasta (rotini or fusilli)
• 5-6 asparagus stalks
• 2 large leeks
• 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup basil, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and Pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, shave the asparagus into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Chop the white and light green parts of the leeks and set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Add the chopped leeks and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the cream and the green peas and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cream has slightly thickened.
4. Add the pasta, Parmesan and shaved asparagus to the cream sauce and cook for two minutes. Lastly, add the chopped basil and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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