Name: Barilla Gran Ruote with Leek and Potato Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 320 g Barilla Gran Ruote; 50 g Butter; 250 g Leeks, white part only; 250 g Potatoes; 600 g Vegetable or chicken stock; 100 g Heavy cream; 100 g Heavy cream; To taste Salt; 1 Lemon, untreated; 1 Clove of garlic; 2 Large branches of fresh rosemary; 50 ml Extra virgin olive oil; 50 g Harissa (optional)

Barilla Gran Ruote with Leek and Potato Cream

40 minutes

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Inspired by the comforting flavors of the Italian countryside, these Gran Ruote with Leek and Potato Cream turn 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.

Gran Ruote Recipes

Ingredients

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320 gBarilla Gran Ruote

50 gButter

250 gLeeks, white part only

250 gPotatoes

600 gVegetable or chicken stock

100 gHeavy cream

To tasteSalt

1Lemon, untreated

1Clove of garlic

2Large branches of fresh rosemary

50 mlExtra virgin olive oil

50 gHarissa (optional)

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them in large cubes. Thinly slice the leek in strips and rinse it 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.

Diced leeks and potatoes cooking in a pan

Step 2

Add the stock, season with salt and cook until the potatoes are very soft and falling apart. Add the cream, blend until very smooth and reserve.

Preparing leek and potato cream for Gran Ruote pasta

Step 3

Pick the rosemary, peel the lemon and place on a chopping board; add the clove of garlic and chop until very fine. Place in a small pan with the evoo and, over very low heat, bring to a simmer. As soon as the first bubbles appear, place on the side and allow to cool. Meanwhile cook the wheels al dente.

Ingredients for Gran Ruote pasta with leek and potato cream arranged on a kitchen countertop

Step 4

Toss 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 some of harissa to taste.

Gran Ruote

Barilla Gran Ruote is a Limited Edition pasta created to celebrate the thrill of Formula 1^®. Inspired by racing wheels, its bold round shape with spokes and a textured edge is designed to capture sauces while bringing playful energy to the plate. Crafted with the quality Barilla is known for, it delivers a perfect al dente texture, turning every meal into a small tribute to speed, passion, and Italian excellence.

Cook time

6 minutes

Pack size

500 g

Range

Special Edition

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