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Linguine with Spicy Leek and Tomato Sauce

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Linguine with Spicy Leek and Tomato Sauce

Linguine with Spicy Leek and Tomato Sauce

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Equipment

  • - Professional Kitchen Knife Set: Essential for efficiently chopping vegetables and herbs with precision.

  • - Food Processor: A versatile tool to quickly chop leeks or prepare other ingredients in bulk.

  • - Stainless Steel Linguine Pot (5-quart): Ideal for boiling linguine pasta without sticking.

  • - High-Sided Saucepan with Batch Cooking Capability: Useful for making large quantities of tomato sauce or keeping ingredients warm while preparing other components.

  • - Silicone Spatula Set: Handy for stirring and serving, especially useful when dealing with delicate pasta dishes.

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale: Accurate measurements can make a significant difference in the consistency of your sauce.

  • - Stainless Steel Cutting Board: Durable surface ideal for chopping ingredients and preparing meals.

  • - Non-Stick Dutch Oven: Perfect for slow cooking tomato sauce to develop deeper flavors.

  • - Immersion Blender: Great for making smooth purees or ensuring your sauces are silky without the need for a traditional blender.

  • - Stainless Steel Measuring Cup and Spoon Set: Essential for precise ingredient measurements in recipes.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

  • 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), split lengthwise, sliced crosswise

  • 1 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes, diced

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

  • 12 ounces linguine

  • 1 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add next 3 ingredients; sauté 1 minute. Add leeks; sauté until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add diced tomatoes; stir 1 minute. Add wine and vinegar; bring to boil. Cover and cook until tomatoes break down, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups pasta cooking liquid.
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Instruction 3

Add pasta, 1/2 cup reserved pasta liquid, and 3/4 cup cheese to sauce in skillet. Toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta, adding more liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing 1 cup cheese separately.
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