Creamy Fettuccine With Corn and Arugula

Creamy Fettuccine With Leeks, Corn, and ArugulaMarcus Nilsson
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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the leeks, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the corn and wine. Simmer until the corn is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cream.
  5. Add the pasta, season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and toss to combine. Fold in the arugula. Sprinkle with the pecorino before serving.
By Kate Merker,  June 2010

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 596
  • Fat  24g
  • Sat Fat  13g
  • Cholesterol  66mg
  • Sodium  663mg
  • Protein  17g
  • Carbohydrate  80g
  • Sugar  7g
  • Fiber  5g
  • Iron  4mg
  • Calcium  182mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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