Mexican Spring Pasta Delight
A vibrant and zesty Mexican-inspired pasta dish showcasing the sweetness of spring and the tanginess of Italian flavors.
Ingredients
- β8 oz spring pastasuch as fettuccine or angel hair
- β1 medium leekthinly sliced
- β1 tbsp italianolive oil
- β1/2 cup yellowedchopped yellow onion
- β1 tsp mexicancumin powder
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the Italian olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the yellowed onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 5
Add the sliced leek and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender.
- 6
Stir in the Mexican cumin powder and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the leek mixture.
- 8
Toss everything together until well combined.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot and garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired.