Cheesy weeknight pasta

Plus, it’s easy. Easy and cheesy? We’re in.
We love an easy mid-week pasta recipe and this version hits all the spots. Plus, thanks to the addition of creamy La Rochelle cheese (which forms the basis for an instant sauce), there’s a fair bit of indulgence involved. Easy AND cheesy? Sign us up.
Serves:4
Cooking Time:15 - 20 minutes
Prep Time:10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200 g baby leeks, sliced
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 200 g petit pois, blanched
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 x 135 g Woolworths La Rochelle Cheese
  • 2 x 250 g Woolworths Fresh Fettuccine Pasta
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
  • Parmesan, grated to serve
  • Woolworths Chilli Oil, to drizzle

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Boil your pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Remove a cup or two of pasta water and reserve for later. 
  2. Thinly slice the leeks and fry in olive oil for a minute or until vibrant green! 
  3. Add the hot pasta to the pan and add the pasta water.
  4. Add the La Rochelle cheese, allow the cheese to melt into the pasta. Stir to combine with the pasta water for a cheesy sauce.  
  5. Sprinkle over the lemon zest, season to taste and add the petit pois. 
  6. Remove from the heat and serve immediately with a dollop or two more of La Rochelle cheese on top, and grated Parmesan for good measure. 
  7. Squeeze over fresh lemon juice and drizzle with a little chilli oil if you like. Enjoy while warm! 

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