Method

Cook pasta as per instructions
Meanwhile fry the pancetta until turning golden, add the leek and cook until starting to brown slightly. Add garlic, cabbage & chilli flakes (if using) and cook until cabbage is soft.
Stir the pasta into the mix, adding plenty of pepper and the parsley. Serve into hot bowls and top with parmesan.

(Note: I have called this dish "Monday Night Pasta" as I am always left with some cabbage or leek after we've had a Sunday Roast. This dish is a great way of using up any left over veg and it would work with already cooked cabbage It would tatste equally as good without the pancetta if you wanted to make it vegetarian)