Orecchiette With Leeks, Peas, and Pecorino

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

dry orecchiette or some other short pasta

2 tbsp

olive oil

leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

2 cloves

garlic, finely chopped

1 10 ounce package

frozen peas, thawed

3/4 cup

heavy cream

1 cup

grated Pecorino

2 tsp

lemon zest

1/4 cup

fresh mint leaves, torn