Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
Change language
Home > Vitafriendspku > Recipes > Garlic Mushroom & Leek Pasta
Back to recipes

Garlic Mushroom & Leek Pasta

  • RECIPE MAKES: 2 servings
  • PREP TIME: 5 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 15 minutes
step 1

Heat half of the butter in a large frying pan, cook the leeks for 4-5 minutes until softened. Meanwhile, cook the Mevalia Penne in a medium pan of boiling water for 6-7 minutes.

step 2

Transfer the leeks into a bowl before adding the remaining butter to the frying pan. Stir-fry the mushrooms and garlic for 5 minutes until golden.

step 3

Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Over a low heat, stir in the softened leeks, garlic mushrooms, cheese and fresh herbs, mix well until heated through. Season to taste.

Recipe tips: this recipe is suitable for freezing, allow to cool and freeze in an airtight container. To reheat, fully defrost, mix with 20 ml water and heat in a saucepan until piping hot. You could add or exchange vegetables, peas or broccoli would work really well.

  • 15g Butter
  • 250g Leeks, sliced
  • 140g Mevalia Penne
  • 125g Chestnut mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 Cloves garlic, crushed
  • 100g Violife creamy cheese
  • 1 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley or chives
  • A bit of freshly ground black pepper

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE LOW-PROTEIN RECIPES