Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta
Savor the delightful flavors of Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta. A creamy, comforting dish perfect for weeknight meals. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté leeks for about 5 minutes until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until browned (7-10 minutes). Stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth; let simmer for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in heavy cream followed by Gruyere cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg