Pasta w Leeks and Prosciutto

  • 2 Leeks, washed, white and green parts sliced
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 4 TB TB olive oil
  • 4 TB butter, divided
  • 1 lb fresh pasta
  • 1-2 C frozen peas
  • 7 oz prosciutto ( 2 packages), torn
  • 1 C. parmesan or pecorino
  1. Saute leeks in oil and  2 TB. butter until just starting to caramelize. Add zest of 1 lemon.
  2. Cook pasta in salted water. Drain, reserving 2 C water.
  3. Add pasta to leeks, toss with 2 TB butter, reserved water, peas until silky. Add an extra glug of olive oil because you can.
  4. Off heat, add prosciutto and parmesan and cracked black pepper.