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Spicy Cavatelli with Zucchini and Leeks

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Christopher Testani

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

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

cup grated Pecorino

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Preparation

  1. 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.

Nutrition Per Serving

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