Spicy Cavatelli with Zucchini and Leeks

Name: Spicy Cavatelli with Zucchini and Leeks
Ingredients: ½ pound cavatelli; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 large leek, white and pale-green parts only, chopped; ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 large zucchini, grated; ⅓ cup grated Pecorino

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Servings: 4

Cost: $7.21 /serving

Author : Alison Roman

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Ingredients

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½ pound cavatelli¼ cup olive oil1 large leek, white and pale-green parts only, chopped¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 large zucchini, grated⅓ cup grated Pecorino

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Step 1

Cook cavatelli; drain, reserving ¾ cup pasta cooking liquid.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leek and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Toss in pasta and reserved pasta cooking liquid; cook until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes. Toss in Pecorino.