Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta
Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines rich, creamy flavors with wholesome ingredients. This cozy dish features perfectly caramelized leeks and earthy mushrooms enveloped in a silky sauce of heavy cream and melted Gruyere cheese, making it an instant favorite for family dinners and gatherings. With simple preparation steps, this recipe is easy enough for busy weeknights while still impressing your guests on special occasions. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley, for a delightful meal that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- 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 dry white cooking broth or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté sliced leeks until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender.
- Pour in the broth; simmer for a couple of minutes before adding heavy cream. Stir gently to combine.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, adding shredded Gruyere cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg