Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta
Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta is a comforting dish that brings warmth to chilly evenings. This creamy pasta features rich, caramelized leeks and earthy mushrooms enveloped in a luscious Gruyere cheese sauce. With its sophisticated flavors and easy preparation, it’s perfect for both cozy dinners or elegant gatherings. Delight your taste buds with each creamy bite of this nostalgic recipe that will surely impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing the leeks thoroughly and slicing them thinly. Chop the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the leeks until soft and caramelized (about 7-10 minutes). Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until browned.
- Lower the heat, pour in heavy cream, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Gradually mix in shredded Gruyere until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta into the skillet with some reserved pasta water if needed; toss everything together until well-coated.
- Serve garnished with additional cheese or cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg