Spicy Cavatelli with Zucchini and Leeks

Ingredients

4 Servings

  • ½ pound cavatelli
  • ÂĽ cup olive oil
  • 1 large leek, white and pale-green parts only, chopped
  • Âľ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large zucchini, grated
  • â…“ cup grated Pecorino

Preparation

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

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.

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

Recipe by Alison Roman
Photograph by Christopher Testani
Nutritional Content
Calories (kcal) 390 Fat (g) 18 Saturated Fat (g) 4.5 Cholesterol (mg) 10 Carbohydrates (g) 46 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Total Sugars (g) 3 Protein (g) 12 Sodium (mg) 290 ...Read More