Created by ImPat on May 26, 2021
Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C.
Step 2: Heat oil in a large ovenproof pan over medium-low heat and add speck, leeks, half the thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt flakes and cook, stirring, for 20 minutes until leek is very soft and then increase heat to medium, add chicken and cook for 10 minutes until just cooked through, now add cream and bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until cream has slightly reduced.
Step 3: Remove from heat and cool slightly, then stir in ricotta, remaining thyme and cooked pasta, then coat pasta in the sauce and season well with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Scatter with Gruyere then bake for 30 minutes or until golden, then scatter with black pepper to serve.