Creamy Fettuccine with Corn & Spinach

Ingredients

12 ounces fettuccine (3⁄4 box)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into thin half-moons
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup corn kernels (from 1 to 2 ears, or frozen)
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups baby arugula, we used spinach since we are not fans of arugula
1/4 cup grated pecorino

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the leeks, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the corn. Simmer until the corn is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cream.
5. Add the pasta, season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and toss to combine. Fold in the arugula. Sprinkle with the pecorino before serving.

Serves 4

Recipe from Real Simple.

*The recipe also called for Dry White Wine which I just left out and thought it still tasted fantastic. Actually, this was even better the next day.