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Goldkeys Recipes	Caramelized Leek Pasta	Share
Description:	The recipe is very tasty. Be careful to add a generous amount of pasta water to the sauce to prevent the meal from becoming too dry. I liked the way the leeks and breadcrumbs got caught in the cellentani folds.

Cook: Steven Goldsmith Servings:   4    Calories Total Fat Sat. Fat Trans Fat Poly Fat Mono Fat. Cholesterol Sodium Total Carbs Diet. Fiber Sugars Add Sugars Protein Vitamin A Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Calcium Iron Potassium Thiamin Riboflavin Niacin Phosphorus Magnesium Zinc Folate : Calories: 3,228 Per Serving: 807   Source:   Food52

Preparation:   0:35 Cook Time:   0:50 Total Time:   1:25

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Ingredients

	Ingredient, Type	Amt	Unit	Calories Total Fat Sat. Fat Trans Fat Poly Fat Mono Fat. Cholesterol Sodium Total Carbs Diet. Fiber Sugars Add Sugars Protein Vitamin A Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Calcium Iron Potassium Thiamin Riboflavin Niacin Phosphorus Magnesium Zinc Folate	Calories	Grams	Note
1	Fresh Leeks	Fresh Leeks	4.0		item	154		496	About 2 pounds
2	Salted Butter	Salted Butter	3.0		tbl	300		42
3	Kosher Salt	Kosher Salt	1.0		pinch			0
4	Black Pepper	Black Pepper	1.0		pinch	0.4		0
5	Extra Dry Vermouth	Extra Dry Vermouth	1/4		cup	90		59
6	Heavy Cream	Heavy Cream	1.0		cup	800		240
7	Lemon	Lemon	1.0		item	24		84
8	Extra Virgin Olive Oil	Extra Virgin Olive Oil	2.0		tbl	240		30
9	Garlic	Garlic	2.0		clove	8.9		6
10	Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs	Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs	1.0		cup	300		84
11	Dried Pasta	Dried Pasta	12		oz	1,200		336
12	Gran Padano Cheese	Gran Padano Cheese Pecorino Romano Cheese	1.0		oz	110		28
13	Fresh Basil	Fresh Basil	5.0		item	0.6		2
Recipe Total:				3,228	1,408	1,408

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Directions

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	1	Slice the Fresh Leeks in half lengthwise and discard any tough outer layers. Run under cold water to remove any sand between the layers. Pat the leeks dry and slice into ¼-inch half-moons.
	2	Peel and smash Garlic. Grate Gran Padano Cheese. Zest half the Lemon into a small mixing bowl and juice the remaining half into a small bowl.
	3	In a large sauté pan, melt the Salted Butter over medium heat. Add the Fresh Leeks and stir until coated in butter. Season generously with Kosher Salt,Black Pepper. Cook the leeks until very tender and golden, stirring often, 15 to 25 minutes. If the bottom of the pot starts to get dark, reduce the heat and add a splash of water to deglaze.
	4	Stir in the Vermouth and simmer until the liquid has completely evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
	5	Stir in the Heavy Cream and simmer until slightly thickened, 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and season with more Kosher Salt,Black Pepper to taste.
	6	Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
	7	Cut the Lemon in half. Zest one half into a small mixing bowl and then juice it into a small bowl. Cut the remaining half into wedges.
	8	Warm 1 tablespoon of the Olive Oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the Garlic and cook until golden around the edges, turning it a few times, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the garlic
	9	Stir in the Panko Bread Crumbs and a generous pinch of salt (and the rest of the oil, if the pan seems dry). Cook, stirring constantly, until the panko turns golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Turn off the heat and continue to stir until the panko is browned to your liking.
	10	Transfer to the bowl with the lemon zest and stir to combine.
	11	When the water is boiling, salt it generously. Add the Pasta and cook according to the package directions until 1 minute shy of al dente.
	12	When the pasta’s almost ready, return the leek mixture to medium heat.
	13	Scoop out ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water and stir it into the leek mixture.
	14	Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Transfer the pasta directly to the sauce.  Cook the pasta in the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened and the pasta is well coated.
	15	Turn off the heat and stir in the Lemon juice and Gran Padano Cheese.
	16	Loosen the sauce with additional pasta water as needed. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
	17	Top with the panko mixture and Fresh Basil. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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