Barilla® Racing Wheels with Leek & Potato Cream, Flavored with Aromatic Oil
40 minutes
Inspired by the comforting flavors of the Italian countryside, this Barilla® Racing Wheels Pasta with Leek and Potato Cream Recipe turns simplicity into elegance. The sauce blends slow-cooked leeks and soft potatoes into a velvety embrace, enriched with a hint of cream. A drizzle of aromatic rosemary and lemon oil adds freshness and depth, while a touch of harissa gives a gentle warmth. A dish that embodies rustic refinement—authentic, balanced, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
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Method
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them in large cubes. Thinly slice the leek in strips and rinse under cold running water, ensuring to eliminate any dirt present. Over low heat, gently stew the leeks in butter and, when translucent, add the potatoes.
Step 2
Add the stock, season with salt and cook until the potatoes are very soft and falling apart. Transfer to blender, add the cream, and blend until very smooth.
Step 3
Pick the rosemary off the stems, and combine with lemon zest and garlic. Chop all together until they are very fine. Place in a small pan with the olive oil and, over very low heat, bring to a simmer. As soon as the first bubbles appear, remove from heat and set aside to cool. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions, reserving ½ cup pasta cooking water.
Step 4
Toss drained pasta in a pan with the leek and potato cream, adding a little pasta cooking water if needed. Plate and top with drops of aromatic oil and harissa to taste.
Racing Wheels
WARM UP YOUR WHEELS FOR YOUR DOMENICA ITALIANA Domenica Italiana (the Italian Sunday) is a cherished ritual, where everything comes together: family, friends, and the love of good food. The finish line is always the same: a set table, a plate of pasta that brings everyone together. The race ends where it matters most: together. Like family. Designed to look like a racecar wheel, Barilla® Racing Wheels cook to a perfectly al dente texture every time. We have upgraded the shape previously known as “Mini Wheels” to “Racing Wheels.” Available at select retailers nationwide, including Amazon, Ahold, ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Wegmans, and more.
Racing Wheels
WARM UP YOUR WHEELS FOR YOUR DOMENICA ITALIANA Domenica Italiana (the Italian Sunday) is a cherished ritual, where everything comes together: family, friends, and the love of good food. The finish line is always the same: a set table, a plate of pasta that brings everyone together. The race ends where it matters most: together. Like family. Designed to look like a racecar wheel, Barilla® Racing Wheels cook to a perfectly al dente texture every time. We have upgraded the shape previously known as “Mini Wheels” to “Racing Wheels.” Available at select retailers nationwide, including Amazon, Ahold, ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Wegmans, and more.