Orecchiette w/ Figs and Roquefort Cream Sauce

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Orecchiette with Figs and Roquefort Cream Sauce

 

Recipe By :Vegetarian Times, March 1999

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup thinly sliced leeks

1/2 cup light cream

6 ounces Roquefort cheese -- or gorgonzola

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 large ripe pear -- peeled & cut into bite-size chunks

12 ounces dry orchietta or shell shaped pasta

8 very large ripe fresh figs

--cut into halves or quarters, depending

upon size

1 tablespoon toasted walnuts -- up to 2T

 

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

 

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over low heat. Add leeks and cook,

stirring often, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add cream and cheese and cook,

stirring, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in broth and

rosemary until well blended. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 to 8

minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pears. Season with salt and pepper to

taste.

 

When water boils, add pasta, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook according to

package directions.

 

Meanwhile, reheat sauce and add figs. Drain pasta and transfer to shallow

serving bowl. Add sauce and toss to mix. Garnish with walnuts if desired.

 

Per serving: 497 cal; 16g prot; 18g total fat (10g sat fat); 68g carb; 48mg

chol; 856mg sod; 2g fiber

 

S(Formatted by Karen):

" on 10/31/02 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 511 Calories; 18g Fat (31.4% calories

from fat); 17g Protein; 72g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 40mg Cholesterol;

1070mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1

Fruit; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : Here's a simple yet luxurious dish. Choose figs that are plump, soft

and fresh smelling. Avoid those that are too hard since they do not ripen once

picked.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 793 0 0 0 0 0 4410 4363 903276 0 905471