Bow Ties With Sausage And Leek Sauce Recipe

• 6 quart Salted water
• 2 lrg Leeks
• 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x Sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
• 1 Tbsp. Chopped shallots
• 2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
• 1 c. Young peas, blanched in boiling water for 2 min, or possibly defrosted and liquid removed frzn baby peas
• 1 c. Chicken stock Salt and freshly grnd black pepper
• 1 lb Bow-tie pasta, (farfalle)
• 1/2 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese plus more For serving, if desired

1. Bring the salted water to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the leeks: Cut off and throw away the top third of the rough green portion and the root ends.
3. Remove any brown or possibly wilted outer layers.
4. Slice the remaining green and white parts into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
5. Rinse the leek slices in several changes of cool water, swishing them around to remove all soil and grit.
6. In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
7. Crumble the sausage meat into the skillet and cook, breaking up the lumps, till golden brown, about 5 min.
8. Add in the leeks to the skillet and cook, stirring, till wilted, about 5 min.
9. Stir in the shallots and cook for 1 minute.
10. Add in 1 Tbsp.
11. of the butter, the peas, and stock.
12. Heat to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 5 min.
13. Season with salt and pepper, cover the skillet, and set aside.
14. Meanwhile, stir the bow ties into the boiling water.
15. When the water returns to a boil, uncover the pot.
16. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, till al dente - tender, but hard - about 12 min.
17. Drain the bow ties well and return them to a pot over low heat.
18. Add in the sausage and leek sauce to the pasta and toss well till the pasta is coated.
19. Remove the pot from the heat, add in the remaining 1 Tbsp.
20. butter and the grated cheese, and toss well.
21. Transfer to a warmed serving platter or possibly individual bowls.
22. Serve immediately, passing additional grated cheese on the side, if desired.
23. Yield: 6 servings

water, leeks, extra virgin, sweet italian sausages, shallots, butter, peas, chicken, pasta, freshly grated parmigianoreggiano cheese

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bow-ties-with-sausage-and-leek-sauce-89730 (may not work)