Prep Time

　　25 minutes Total

　　Total Time

　　25 minutes

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 (first-course) servings

　　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

　　

Step 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.

　　

Step 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.

　　

Step 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.