2Heat the butter and olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
3Add the leek, garlic, chilli flakes and a pinch of salt, then cook with the lid on, but stirring occasionally for 12-15 minutes until soft and beginning to take on a little colour
4Stir in the miso paste and pasta and toast for a minute or two.
5Add in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.
6Cook with the lid off until the pasta is al dente until al dente, adding a little more water i fit reduces too quickly.
7Stir in the lemon juice.
8Taste and season with salt, pepper or more lemon
9Divide the pasta between bowls and sprinkle over the lemon zest and more chilli flakes.
10Serve.
Ingredients
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 leeks, halved lengthways and finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, grated
2 tsp chilli flakes
1.5 tbsp white miso paste
250 g ditalini pasta
600 ml vegetable stock
1 lemon, zest and juice
salt
freshly ground black pepper
Grated parmesan, to serve
Equipment
frying panwooden spoon
Tips
Stir through a tin of chickpeas for a bit of protein and texture