Caramelized leek and mushroom gruyere pasta
Indulge in this cozy caramelized leek and mushroom gruyere pasta, rich and creamy with a delightful touch of earthy flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal
large pot
large skillet
cutting board
knife
- 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
- ½ cup dry white cooking broth (or vegetable stock)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
cook the vegetables
Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Caramelize the Leeks: Add the sliced leeks and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and golden.
Sauté the Mushrooms: Stir in the mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
make the sauce
Deglaze the Pan: 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.
Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream, reducing the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Incorporate Gruyere: Gradually stir in the Gruyere cheese, allowing it to melt completely into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
combine and serve
Mix with Pasta: Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Serving: 4servingsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 20g
Keyword comfort food, gruyere, indulgence, leek, mushroom, pasta