Penne With Silverbeet And Leeks In A Walnut Cream Sauce Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
• 1 c. Chopped leek, white and pale green part
• 1 lb Silverbeet (red if possible) stems cut from leaves and minced into thin slices
• 3 lrg Cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/3 c. Canned chicken broth
• 2/3 c. Heavy cream (2/3-1cup)
• 1 Tbsp. Walnut or possibly similar nut oil (such as hazelnut)
•     Salt and freshly grnd pepper to taste
• 1/2 lb Penne, cooked and liquid removed, according to package directions
• 3 Tbsp. Toasted walnut halves, broken into large pcs
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh tarragon or possibly parsley, chopped, or possibly a combination of both
•     Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional, for garnish

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