Leek and Gorgonzola Pasta Recipe

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Leek and Gorgonzola Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and saute until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add leeks, green onions and shallots, saute until very tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  5. Drain well, reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  6. Return pasta to same pot.
  7. Add onion mixture, toss to combine.
  8. Mix in reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if pasta is dry.
  9. Mix in cheese, season with salt and pepper.
  10. Transfer to large bowl, serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 307.46 Kcal (1287 kJ)
Calories from fat 186.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.77g 32%
Cholesterol 29.58mg 10%
Sodium 571.93mg 24%
Potassium 386.69mg 8%
Total Carbs 20.43g 7%
Sugars 7.25g 29%
Dietary Fiber 3.29g 13%
Protein 11.01g 22%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 279.7mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 148.95 Kcal (624 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.06g 32%
Cholesterol 14.33mg 10%
Sodium 277.07mg 24%
Potassium 187.33mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.9g 7%
Sugars 3.51g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 13%
Protein 5.34g 22%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 135.5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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