Egg Pasta with Leeks

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound egg tagliatelle or egg fettuccine
  • 4 large leeks, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for topping

Directions

  1. 1
    Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil.
  2. 2
    Salt the water, and then cook the pasta to al dente, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid before draining.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, fill a large bowl or sink with cold water, slice the leeks lengthwise, and then slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  4. 4
    Wash the leeks, separating all the layers, and drain on a kitchen towel.
  5. 5
    Heat the extra-virgin olive oil and butter over medium heat, add the leeks, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Cook until the leeks are tender and soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add the wine and stir.
  8. 8
    In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks and temper with the reserved hot starchy cooking water.
  9. 9
    Add the tempered eggs to the sauce.
  10. 10
    Add the pasta to the leek sauce and toss to combine for 2 minutes, or until a sauce forms and coats the pasta.
  11. 11
    Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and serve.

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