by Einat Admony
View ProfileThis delectable dish features mezzi rigatoni pasta tossed in a creamy labneh béchamel with deeply savory leek purée and sautéed leeks. A medley of wild mushrooms adds a delightful earthy flavor and meaty texture, while a splash of white wine at the end brings balance to the dish. To take it over the top, Chef garnishes the rich pasta with toasted bread crumbs with nigella seeds, walnuts and crispy garlic for crunch. Created by Chef Einat, this culinary masterpiece is a must-try from Balaboosta.
Nutritional facts
Protein
21g
Carbs
89g
Calories
710
Fat
31g
Ingredients
Maitake MushroomLabnehNutmegCanola and Olive Oil BlendGarlicNigella SeedsAll Purpose FlourButterExtra Virgin Olive OilWalnutsBlack PepperGarlicKosher SaltRigatoniCrimini MushroomThymeLeeksPanko BreadcrumbsWhite WineWhole MilkParmesan Cheese
Reviews
4.2
Based on 109 reviews
Chef Einat Admony, known as the ultimate balaboosta (meaning "perfect housewife" inYiddish) is the James Beard nominated chef and owner of Balaboosta, the fine diningMiddle Eastern & Israeli restaurant and the beloved fast casual falafel chain, Taïm.
Admony is a pillar of the international Israeli cooking community. Her food tells anintricate story of strong immigrant roots and living the American Dream. Having grownup in Tel Aviv, she served as a cook in the Israeli Army before traveling Europe to workin kitchens, and eventually landing in New York City as an ambitious young chef. After15+ years leading the New York culinary scene and establishing multiple restaurants,Admony continues to innovate and inspire with elevated yet comforting homestylecooking from her childhood.
Admony is a double-time champion and competitor of Food Network’s Chopped andThrowdown! with Bobby Flay. She has been featured by The New York Times, BonAppetit, HuffPost, Forbes, among many others. Admony has authored two cookbookswith Artisan Books: Balaboosta (2013) and Shuk (2019). In 2014, she was a recipient ofthe Great Immigrants award from Carnegie Corporation of New York for exemplarycontributions to American life.
Outside of leading several expanding food businesses, Admony can be found at homein Brooklyn or at her country house in the Hudson Valley, cooking for her two children,Liam and Mika, her husband and business partner, Stefan Nafziger, and a steadystream of dinner party guests.
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