Garlic and Leek Ditalini Recipe
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Garlic and Leek Ditalini

By: Ryan MacMichael 
"While the small tubular Ditalini pasta isn't usually eaten on its own, it works well here with a number of strong flavors and a creamy sauce."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces ditalini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped leek
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
  • 1 pinch black pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Saute leeks and garlic until tender and translucent. Stir in cream, and simmer until thickened. Toss with pasta and cheese until evenly coated and cheese is melted. Season with pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 485 | Total Fat: 25.7g | Cholesterol: 87mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Mmmm, I really enjoyed this smooth and creamy pasta side dish. (Hubs not so much, but then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by SunFlower   view full review
I made this healthir by using light cream instead of heavy. I also used more leeks and less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by MarjorieH   view full review
My daughter, who is an excellent cook, served this at Easter. The only change she made was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2010 by mrs.frisbie   view full review
Thank you for the nice simple recipe. I had a lot of leeks on hand this fall and I never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by Daniel den Hoed   view full review
This was a decent pasta recipe. I enjoyed the flavor of the leeks, which really came through...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2011 by Chef_Darcie   view full review
This is quick to make and sooo delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by annie78   view full review
This is a QUICK and tasty recipe! It has become a "usual" at our dinner table. My only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2012 by gypsygirl64 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! This is my first time trying leeks and this is a fantastic dish. I would actually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by Pumpkin1966   view full review
So tasty and simple! I happened to have a "leftover" leek and looked up any recipe to use it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2011 by pinkypink   view full review
This was decent but a little plain tasting. I think the leeks should of been cooked longer. ...

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