Penne With Asparagus and leek

Leek is something we don't have it on a daily basis. Though its a vegetable, lot of times it's been related to onion and garlic. The consumable part of it is the stalk part. cooked leeks are highly perishable even when kept in the refrigerator, will only stay fresh for 2 days. Besides it's health benefits I actually like its licorice flavor.
                Here is something which is quick n easy. Do give it a try.

Ingredients:


Uncooked penne pasta 6 Oz.
Chicken breast  2 chopped into cubes
Asparagus Trimmed and cut into 1" Pieces 8 Oz.
Olive oil 3 tbsp
Leek thinly sliced  1cup
garlic Sliced 3 cloves
chicken stock/Water 3 Tbsp
Mint leaves 8-10
Salt And pepper to taste
Chili flakes according to taste

Method:

Cook Pasta According to the package directions. Then Drain. Keep it aside.
Saute chicken in 1 tbsp olive oil till it's properly cooked, then remove it from the pan.

Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to the same pan. Saute Asparagus over medium high temperature for 3 mins.Then toss in the sliced leek; saute for another 2 mins.

Now add garlic and at this time pour in about 3 tbsp of water/chicken stock if you have, to scrap of the pan.

Let it cook for a minute. Put Salt And Pepper.And chilli flakes too. (love heat).
Add pasta and cooked chicken. Give it good toss.

Garnish with some fresh mint leaves.

Makes 4 servings