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Poppy Seed Pasta

Poppy Seed Pasta
300 g pasta
1 large leek, green part removed
1 large potato
40 g butter
300 ml clear soup
200 ml heavy cream
1 tsp chopped parsley leaves
2 Tbsp poppy seeds
salt
pepper

Cut the potato into small cubes. Cut leek and along with the potato, fry it a little on butter. Add soup and wait until it boils. Season and reduce heat and let cook for about 20 minutes.

Puree everything and then return to the pan, stir in cream and continue to cook until sauce thickens.

Cook pasta al dente. Fry poppy seeds in a pan for about 3-4 minutes. Add parsley and poppy seeds to the sauce. Pour over pasta. Mix everything well and serve immediately.

Note: This is a part of Presto Pasta Nights event hosted this week by Ruth form Once Upon A Feast. Recipe source – Sale & Pepe.

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16 Comments

  • Sophie July 13, 2008 5:59 pm

    I’ve only ever considered putting poppy seeds in muffins, but this is a delicious idea :).

  • [eatingclub] vancouver || js July 13, 2008 8:21 pm

    What a cool concept! Poppyseeds in pasta: definitely sounds like a must-try.

  • Coffee & Vanilla July 14, 2008 3:45 am

    This sounds very interesting! I love poppy seeds with plain yogurt and with bread, butter, honey… I will definitely try your recipe! :)Margot

  • Coffee & Vanilla July 14, 2008 3:45 am

    This sounds very interesting! I love poppy seeds with plain yogurt and with bread, butter, honey… I will definitely try your recipe! :)Margot

  • Coffee & Vanilla July 14, 2008 3:45 am

    This sounds very interesting! I love poppy seeds with plain yogurt and with bread, butter, honey… I will definitely try your recipe! :)Margot

  • Coffee & Vanilla July 14, 2008 3:45 am

    This sounds very interesting! I love poppy seeds with plain yogurt and with bread, butter, honey… I will definitely try your recipe! :)Margot

  • Coffee & Vanilla July 14, 2008 3:45 am

    This sounds very interesting! I love poppy seeds with plain yogurt and with bread, butter, honey… I will definitely try your recipe! :)Margot

  • Peter G July 14, 2008 4:13 am

    Great pasta dish…very creative with the poppy seeds…sounds delicious.

  • farida July 15, 2008 12:03 pm

    Very creative! I usually sprinkle my tandoori bread with poppy seeds but next time I think they’ll go in my pasta. Unique!

  • Hanna July 15, 2008 12:08 pm

    Ooh, I really want to try this soooon! Poppy seeds are so pretty and nice :)

  • ~Madeline~ July 15, 2008 3:24 pm

    What a great idea. I love the look the poppy seeds add to this dish.

  • GirlCanBake July 15, 2008 3:56 pm

    This looks so simple and so delicious! I love it!

  • Ruth Daniels July 18, 2008 5:48 am

    I love the idea of using poppy seeds in more than baked goods.Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights

  • gay July 21, 2008 3:25 am

    This sounds perfect! Been look for ways to use poppy seeds. I’ve got a big pack of it and there’s just to few ways I know how to use them. Great dish!

  • sara angel July 23, 2008 10:01 pm

    That’s so unusual! And exciting!

  • babe_kl August 14, 2008 7:57 pm

    i’ve no idea poppy seeds can be used in savoury dishes. thanks.

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