Shrimp Leeks and Spinach

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb gemelli or another short pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 leeks, only the white and light greens parts cut in half length wise then crosswise
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb raw shrimp
• 1 lemon, zested
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 5 oz baby spinach

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to instructions on the box. Drain and return to the pot.
2. In the meantime, melt butter over medium high heat and add the leeks,1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until soft.
3. Toss in your shrimp and lemon zest. Cook for about 4 minutes or until shrimp is opaque.
4. Add cream and 1/2 tsp salt to your cooked pasta on medium heat, until cream thickens. Toss in your shrimp mixture along with the spinach. Stir until well combined and spinach has wilted.