Leek Lemon Pepper Pasta

Prep: 10 min

Total Time: 35 min

Servings: 8

Notes:

You'll need to save pasta water!

Ingredients

½ box of Rigatoni Pasta

3 Leeks, chopped. Only cook white and light green parts.

1 Lemon

1 cup frozen Peas

½ cup Parmesan Cheese, and some for toppings

4 Garlic Cloves, minced

Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

Boil a large pot of water with 2 tablespoons of salt.

Heat skillet with oil, add garlic. Remove garlic from skillet when golden.

Add leeks and salt to skillet. Cook 6-8 minutes until barely tender (will continue to cook).

Add one cup of pasta water, frozen peas and lemon zest to skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, or until water has slightly vaporized.

Then add pasta, cheese, garlic, pepper and lemon juice. If dry, add reserved pasta water.

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