Brown Butter Agile with Crispy Shallots

ZENB Pasta Agile with crispy shallots are combined with the sweet earthy flavor of leeks to create a creamy decadent dish. This recipe can be used as an impressive side dish or meal that is a good source of fiber.

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced into rings
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 small leek, white part only, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, zested
• 2 cups water
• 12 ounces ZENB Pasta Agile, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shallots. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking 3-5 minutes, until crispy. Transfer shallots to clean plate. Discard remaining oil; wipe out skillet with paper towel.

2.

Melt and swirl butter in same skillet on medium-high heat until golden-brown. Add mushrooms; cook 5-8 minutes until browned. Stir in leeks; cook 1-2 minutes, until tender.

3.

Stir in water, ZENB Pasta Agile and lemon zest. Cover with lid. Cook 2 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Remove pan from heat; stir gently. Sprinkle with parsley and crispy shallots. Serve immediately.