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Lemony Spinach and Leek Fusilli Pasta

Lemony Spinach and Leek Fusilli Pasta

Lemony Spinach and Leek Fusilli Pasta is a fresh and vibrant dish that tastes like spring with every bite.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ lb fusilli pasta
  • ½ cup chopped leeks
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup parmesan
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fusilli until al dente, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the leek and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and cook until it wilts, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In your serving dish, whisk the oil, parmesan, lemon juice, zest and salt and pepper.
  • Add in the pasta and stir to coat. Stir in the leeks and spinach. Garnish with a bit more zest and parmesan. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword fussili, Italian pasta, leeks, Lemony Spinach and Leek Fusilli Pasta, Spinach, spring dish
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