rigatoni with chorizo & leeks

I made a similar version of this recipe a few months ago. When I saw the photo on Pinterest a few days ago, I needed to have it again. We bought a ton of leeks recently so I modified the recipe to use what we had at home.

1 box whole grain rigatoni

1 1/2lb bulk chorizo sausage

2c leeks, sliced

16oz mushrooms, sliced

1 green pepper, diced

evoo

2T Italian herb mix

Prepare rigatoni as per instructions on box.

In a skillet, cook chorizo. Drain any fat that may have accumulated. Set aside.

In another skillet, sautee leeks, green pepper and mushrooms with a small amount of evoo and herbs.

Combine everything in a large bowl and mix together. The spices from the chorizo create a delicious sauce with the herbs on the vegetables. 

Enjoy as it or with a small amount of freshly grated parmesan.