INGREDIENTS:
- 4 large leeks, trimmed, cleaned, and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 burrata cheese ball, at room temperature
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place the cleaned and halved leeks on a frying pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Roast the leeks until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a blender, combine chopped parsley and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.
- Spread buratta cheese across the serving plate so that straciatella is all over. Add leeks and parsley olive oil. Sprinkle with salt if necessary.