Caramelized Leek Pasta

Name: Caramelized Leek Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 large leeks (very well cleaned); 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided); Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 3 tablespoons salted butter (divided); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 2/3 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); Parmesan (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

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, roasted, 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: Thu, 21 May 2026 21:32:11 GMT