Description
A delightful pasta dish combining earthy mushrooms and sweet, buttery caramelized leeks, topped with creamy Gruyere cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta of your choice
- 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 200g Gruyere cheese, grated
- 200ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté until they are soft and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Gruyere cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the creamy leek and mushroom sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Make sure to clean the leeks thoroughly as dirt can hide between the layers. For a richer flavor, consider adding some garlic when sautéing the leeks. Experiment with different pasta types like penne or fettuccine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pasta, leeks, mushroom, gruyere, creamy, vegetarian, comfort food, dinner