Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta: A Comforting Delight
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A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring caramelized leeks and mushrooms, topped with melty Gruyere cheese.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups pasta of choice
- 1 cup leeks, sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and garlic to the skillet, cooking until soft.
- Stir in cream, salt, and pepper, then add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded Gruyere cheese until melted.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding a splash of white wine before adding the heavy cream.
- Cooking the leeks slowly is key to gaining that sweet, caramelized flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg