Garlic and Leek Ditalini
Description
Short, tubular ditalini pasta is tossed in a flavorful, creamy sauce of leeks, garlic, and Romano cheese for a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe.
Ingredients
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8 ounces ditalini pasta
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup chopped leek
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
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1 pinch black pepper
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ditalini at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
2
Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add leek and garlic; cook until tender and translucent. Stir in cream; simmer until thickened. Add ditalini and cheese; toss until evenly coated and cheese is melted. Season with black pepper.