Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta, a creamy delight that brings together sweet, buttery leeks and earthy mushrooms enveloped in a rich Gruyere cheese sauce. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights, but it also serves as an elegant centerpiece for special occasions. With every bite, you’ll experience a luxurious texture that pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta shape. Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs or some grated Parmesan on top for an extra touch. Treat yourself to this gourmet experience at home—it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (tagliatelle, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large leeks (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh thyme (1 tsp, chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté leeks with a pinch of salt until soft and golden (10–12 minutes).
- Add mushrooms and butter; cook until golden and tender (5–7 minutes). Stir in garlic and thyme for an additional minute.
- Pour in broth; simmer briefly while scraping browned bits from the skillet. Add heavy cream and reduce heat.
- Stir in Gruyere cheese until melted; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg