Spinach Fettuccine with Artichokes, Leeks and Goat Cheese
Makes:
4 servings
Total Time:
1 hr
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Category:
Dinner Entrees
Sub Category: Pasta Entrees
what you need
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 large leeks, washed and thinly sliced
- 1 package (9 oz./270g) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup (4 fl oz/120ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 oz. (60g) mild goat cheese
- 2 oz. (60g) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 oz. (360g) fresh spinach fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
make it
1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and sauté for five minutes. Add artichoke hearts and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for three minutes. Uncover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until artichokes are tender. Remove from heat.
2. Combine goat cheese, ricotta, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small food processor (or stir well in a bowl); pour off broth mixture from skillet into ricotta mixture, and process until smooth. Stir into artichoke mixture in saucepan and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot, stirring frequently.
3. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Toss the hot noodles with the sauce and tarragon.
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