mushroom & leek pasta / pumpkin-cashew cream sauce / roasted broccoli

mushroom & leek pasta / pumpkin-cashew cream sauce / roasted broccoli

 

Contents of your meal kit:

broccoli
mushrooms
sage
baia spelt pasta (or GF alternative)
leeks
pumpkin-cashew cream sauce
butter
pecorino cheese

Equipment needed: foil-lined baking sheet, nonstick skillet, large saucepan or stockpot with lid (see note)

Finishing steps:

  1. Fill large saucepan or stockpot with water, cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Preheat oven to 450. On a foil-lined baking sheet, toss broccoli with olive oil, salt & pepper. When oven is hot, roast for 10 minutes, toss, and continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes. Continue with the next steps.
  3. Using a damp paper towel, wipe mushrooms clean, then slice. Pull sage leaves from the stems and coarsely chop.
  4. When water is boiling, cook pasta 10-12 minutes or until al dente.
  5. While pasta cooks, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add leeks, and sauté until they start to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms, season with salt & pepper and cook another 3-4 minutes until mushrooms are golden. Remove from heat until pasta is done.
  6. When pasta is done, reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water, and then drain.
  7. Return skillet to low heat. Add pumpkin cashew cream sauce, sage, and a little bit of pasta water at a time, until the sauce is a creamy consistency. Add pasta to the skillet and gently stir to coat with sauce. Adding more pasta water as needed. Stir in the butter to finish.
  8. Divide pasta between plates, top with pecorino cheese, and enjoy broccoli on the side!

Notes: If making 4 or 6 portions use a large stockpot for cooking the pasta.