Pasta w Leeks and Prosciutto

  • 2 Leeks, washed, white and light 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. While leeks are cooking, boil water and Cook pasta in salted water. Drain, reserving 2 C water.

  3. Add pasta to leeks, toss with 2 TB butter, reserved water, peas and until a silky sauce emerges. Add an extra glug of olive oil because you can.

  4. Off heat, add prosciutto and parmesan and cracked black pepper.