Whipped Appalachian Puttanesca

Method

1. Gather and prep everything first: dried pasta, olive oil, garlic and set within reach of the stove.
2. Warm a splash of olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, then add the leeks and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Turn the heat up, add the puttanesca, and cook until deeply browned and aromatic.
4. Fold in the olive oil and season generously; give everything a minute to come together.
5. Off the heat, brighten it up with cracked black pepper and a final crack of pepper.
6. Plate it up while hot and pass extra at the table.