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One Pan Roasted Leek Pasta

This One Pan Roasted Leek Pasta is the kind of recipe that saves you money, saves you dishes, and still tastes like you put in way more effort than you did.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 343kcal
Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

  • 16 oz leeks 450 g
  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 tsp salt 6 g
  • 1 tsp black pepper 3 g
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 g
  • ½ tsp oregano, dried 1 g
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes 1 g
  • ½ cup coconut milk 120 ml
  • 3 cups farfalle pasta, cooked 250 g
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 15 g
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes 70 g

Instructions

  • In a baking dish, add the sliced leeks, garlic head, and sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil, toss well, cover with foil, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 40–45 minutes.
    16 oz leeks, 1 head garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp oregano, dried, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • Remove the dish from the oven and carefully squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the head directly into the dish.
  • Add the coconut milk, lemon juice, parsley, and hot pasta. Stir until everything is coated in a creamy sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!
    ½ cup coconut milk, 3 cups farfalle pasta, cooked, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

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Notes

🔀 Recipe Variations

  • 🫛 Add spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.
  • 🍄 Toss in some sautéed mushrooms for a heartier dish.
  • 🌶 If you like heat, double the red pepper flakes.
  • 🧀 Sprinkle with nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan for cheesy flavor.

🫙 Storage & Make-Ahead

🧊 Storage:

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

🔥 Reheat:

Warm gently on the stove with a splash of water or coconut milk to loosen the sauce.

⏳ Make-ahead:

You can roast the leeks, garlic, and tomatoes ahead of time, then just reheat and toss with pasta when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2534IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 5mg