Rigatoni con Prosciutto e Porri

Pasta tubes with ham and leeks

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cut the white and pale green of the leeks into thin slices and wash well.

Step 2

Melt the butter into the saucepan, add the leeks and stir until they are coated with butter.

Step 3

Add the stock and simmer very gently, uncovered, for 30 mins, or until leeks are tender.

Step 4

Add the ham and season to taste, the leeks will absorb most of the liquid.

Step 5

Meanwhile cook the pasta 'al dente', drain well and pour into a warmed serving bowl.

Step 6

Quickly reheat the leeks with the cream. Pour over the pasta, add half the cheese and toss together.

Step 7

Serve at once, with the rest of the cheese passed separately.