Name: Vegan asparagus and leek pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 200g of pasta of your choice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 leek; 1 bunch of asparagus, woody stalk removed; 100g vegan cream cheese or cream; 1 lemon, juiced existed; Salt & pepper; Chilli flakes, optional; 2 Tbsps of chopped herbs of your choice ( parsley, basil or dill or chives )

Vegan asparagus and leek pasta

24 Mar 2021

by Wholeness

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Background

This zingy, creamy, vegan asparagus and leek pasta is perfect for a spring meal or you can serve it as starter in an Easter or other celebratory menu. It’s ready within 15 minutes, it’s dairy-free and can easily be gluten-free if appropriate pasta is used. Serve it with a crispy salad!

Ingredients

200g of pasta of your choice
2 Tbsps olive oil
1 leek
1 bunch of asparagus, woody stalk removed
100g vegan cream cheese or cream
1 lemon, juiced existed
Salt & pepper
Chilli flakes, optional
2 Tbsps of chopped herbs of your choice ( parsley, basil or dill or chives )

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, then drain and keep warm.
Meanwhile, thinly slice the leek and cut the asparagus into 3 cm pieces.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently sauté the leek for about five minutes, then add the asparagus. Add the lemon juice too. Put a lid on and cook for 3- 5 minutes. If it’s getting too dry, add some of the pasta’s cooking water.
When the vegetables are tender, turn off the heat and stir in the cream and chilli flakes, if used. Add the lemon zest and the chopped herbs, season to taste, then toss with the pasta.
Serve warm.

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