Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine with Saffron and Leek Cream

Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine with Saffron and Leek Cream

Ingredients:

  • Explore Cuisine Edamame & Mung fettuccine
  • 4 leeks
  • 0.3g of saffron
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions: 

  1. Remove the two ends of the leeks, remove the green part and the two outer layers. Cut them into rounds and wash them. Stew them in a saucepan with olive oil, two-three tbsp of water and salt with the lid closed. Cook them for about 10 minutes or until they are soft.
  2. Blend the leeks until you obtain a cream.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. When boiling add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  4. Meanwhile, leave the saffron to infuse in a small ramekin with the pasta cooking water for about 5 minutes.
  5. Mix the leek cream with the saffron.
  6. Drain the pasta, add the leek and saffron cream, mix well. Plate and serve.