Caramelized leek and mushroom Gruyere pasta: a comforting delight
This creamy pasta dish features the rich flavors of caramelized leeks and mushrooms combined with Gruyere cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add leeks and mushrooms, cooking until caramelized.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until heated through.
- Add cooked pasta and Gruyere cheese, mixing well. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding garlic or herbs.
- Ensure the pasta is al dente for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta