Pizzoccheri with leeks and other toppings

pizzoccheri with leeks and ricotta
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
387.54 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 387.54 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 62.96 (g) of which sugars 5.57 (g)
  • Proteins 13.32 (g)
  • Fat 8.47 (g) of which saturated 2.31 (g)of which unsaturated 0.91 (g)
  • Fibers 5.68 (g)
  • Sodium 146.05 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 250 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Alternative Pizzoccheri

How to dress pizzoccheri in an original way in different seasons?

In all seasons:

– diced mixed seasonal vegetables with Parmesan, pecorino, or smoked ricotta

– carrots and/or potatoes and sausage (sautéed separately)

From spring to autumn:

– zucchini and speck

– green beans and robiola

In summer and autumn:

– raw pears and gorgonzola (or taleggio)

– sautéed cherry tomatoes and diced mozzarella (plus toasted pine nuts)

STORAGE of pizzoccheri with leeks

Once cooked, they can be eaten hot right away or stored for a few days in the refrigerator and gently reheated (in the electric oven or microwave) before serving.

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Sara Grissino

Simple and seasonal Italian recipes, often vegan or vegetarian, with fresh and sustainable ingredients for healthy and delicious cooking.

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