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pea and leek linguini recipe

Leek & Pea Linguini

An easy 15 minute pea and leek linguini recipe making the best of British Leeks. Simple week night pasta recipe that's simple to whip together in no time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large leek leafy green ends and all
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 250 ml vegan cream
  • Large pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 100 g frozen or fresh peas
  • 2 servings of spaghetti or linguini
  • Squeeze fresh lemon

Instructions
 

  • Start by chopping the chunky end of the leek into dice, then finely slice the leafy green ends, pop in a large pan with a drizzle of olive oil and the minced garlic
  • In a separate pot add the spaghetti or linguini with boiling water and a large pinch of salt, bring to boil for around 12 minutes
  • Sauté off the leeks and garlic for around 5 minutes before adding the cream, squeeze of lemon juice, salt and pepper and bring to a low simmer for around 10 minutes
  • Save the a ladle full of pasta water and add to the pot with the cream and leeks, then pour in the frozen peas for the final 2 minutes
  • Add in the cooked spaghetti / linguini and serve with a last pinch of salt and pepper to each dish