Ingredients
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12 ounces whole-wheat rotini
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5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 cups sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
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1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ cups peas, fresh or frozen (thawed)
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5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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4 cups reduced-fat milk
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2 teaspoons dry mustard
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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2 cups shredded Gruyère or fontina cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
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⅔ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain and rinse the pasta. Transfer to a large bowl.
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add asparagus and garlic; cook, stirring, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Add peas; cook 1 minute more. Transfer to the bowl with the pasta.
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Add 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and return to medium heat. Sprinkle in flour; cook, whisking, until it starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly pour in milk, then the reserved water, mustard, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking, until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in cheese and tarragon. Pour over the pasta mixture and stir until coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
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Combine breadcrumbs and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake until steaming hot, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: To make ahead: Prepare through Step 4 and refrigerate for up to 1 day; uncover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before topping and baking (Step 5).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
489 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
55g | Carbs |
23g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups | |
Calories 489 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 23g | 46% |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
Cholesterol 40mg | 13% |
Vitamin A 1606IU | 32% |
Vitamin C 18mg | 20% |
Folate 139mcg | 35% |
Sodium 566mg | 25% |
Calcium 476mg | 37% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Magnesium 84mg | 20% |
Potassium 489mg | 10% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.