mini wheels with creamy spinach and leeks

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Mini Wheels with Creamy Spinach & Leek Sauce

Name: Mini Wheels with Creamy Spinach & Leek Sauce
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Mini Wheels; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 leek, roots removed, diced lengthwise; 1 bag (6oz.) fresh baby spinach; 1 ½ cups half and half; 3 cups broccoli florets; ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated; salt and black pepper, to taste

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Kid-friendly shape, adult-friendly recipe.

Categories: dinner, entree, recipes, vegetarian Tags: barilla, leeks, pasta, spinach, vegetarian

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Mini Wheels with Creamy Spinach & Leek Sauce

Kid-friendly shape, adult-friendly recipe.

Course: Entree

Keyword: barilla pasta, leeks, spinach, vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Barilla

Ingredients

1 box Barilla Mini Wheels
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 leek, roots removed, diced lengthwise
1 bag (6oz.) fresh baby spinach
1 ½ cups half and half
3 cups broccoli florets
½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with salt
Cook leeks in a large skillet over medium heat in olive oil for 5 minutes
Add baby spinach, half and half, and season with salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer
Cool sauce for five minutes
Process sauce in a blender until smooth
Cook pasta according to package directions; when 3 minutes are remaining, add broccoli to the boiling water
Drain pasta and broccoli
Toss with creamy spinach leek sauce
Stir in cheese and serve