Caramelized Leek Pasta

Name: Caramelized Leek Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 large leeks (very well cleaned); Diamond Crystal kosher salt; Extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk of choice (I used almond milk, but any you have on hand will work); Freshly ground black pepper; 16 ounces dried spaghetti; 1/2 lemon for juicing; 1 ounce fresh parmesan (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

This Caramelized Leek Pasta uses the whole leek and nothing but the leek! Well, ok, there are a few other things in here too, but this recipe is really all about the leeks. The white parts of the leek are caramelized into a deep flavorful base, and the green parts of the leeks are thinly sliced, blanched and mixed in with the pasta noodles. Everything is twirled into an easy, creamy sauce. And really what more could you ask for?

Updated at: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 03:55:45 GMT