Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 pound cavatelli
1/4 cup olive oil
1 chopped large leek, white and pale-green parts only
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt
Pepper
2 grated large zucchini
1/2 cup grated Pecorino
Preparation
Step 1
Cook 1/2 pound cavatelli; drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped large leek, white and pale-green parts only, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 2 grated large zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Toss in pasta and cooking liquid; cook until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes. Toss in 1/2 cup grated Pecorino.
