Pasta with shrimp, artichokes, and leeks.

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Ingredients
1 package frozen artichokes
5 garlic cloves, minced
pinch of red pepper flakes
2 leeks, washed and chopped
2 c white wine
1/2 c orange juice
1 T orange zest
1 pound medium shrimp, chopped into bite size pieces
1 handful chopped parsley
1 pound fettuccine

Directions
In a large frying pan, saute garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil until garlic is soft, about 3 minutes. Add leeks and cook until they begin to wilt. Add wine, orange juice and artichokes. Simmer for about 7 minutes. Continue cooking until liquid is reduced by half. Meanwhile cook pasta and drain but don't rinse. Add shrimp and parsley to frying pan and cook until shrimp are done. Fold cooked pasta into the shrimp sauce and serve with plenty of parmesan cheese.