- 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
- Saute leeks in oil and 2 TB. butter until just starting to caramelize. Add zest of 1 lemon.
- Cook pasta in salted water. Drain, reserving 2 C water.
- Add pasta to leeks, toss with 2 TB butter, reserved water, peas until silky. Add an extra glug of olive oil because you can.
- Off heat, add prosciutto and parmesan and cracked black pepper.