Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring caramelized leeks, sautéed mushrooms, and creamy Gruyere cheese that creates a rich and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white cooking broth (or vegetable stock)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced leeks and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and golden.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white cooking broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, reducing the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in the Gruyere cheese, allowing it to melt completely into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the pasta with a gluten-free option for a gluten-free version.
- For a lighter dish, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add cooked protein like chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caramelized Leek, Mushroom, Gruyere, Pasta, Italian, Vegetarian