2 to 3 large leeks
2 tablespoons of butter
4oz pasta shapes
3 oz cheese
1.5 pints of vegetable or chicken stock
peel and finely chop the leeks, and add then to a large saucepan with the butter, gently cook them until soft but not browned
add the stock bring to the boil and then simmer for 30 mins.
stirring occasionally
add the pasta, season with salt and pepper and cook for another 15 mins or until the pasta is cooked stir in the cheese and stir in
you could if you wanted to exchange the cheese for single cream.
it is very filling and really nice to eat hope you all enjoy it
maggie
