Description
This creamy pasta dish features caramelized leeks and mushrooms enveloped in a luxurious Gruyere cheese sauce, bringing comfort and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz of your favorite pasta (tagliatelle, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large leeks, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (cremini, button, or shiitake)
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and golden brown.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and butter to the pan with the leeks. Cook for another 5–7 minutes, until the mushrooms are golden and tender. Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and let it simmer for a minute, scraping up any browned bits. Then add the heavy cream and stir. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in the shredded Gruyere cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice for balance.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the creamy sauce.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Gruyere, fresh thyme, and black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider toasting the mushrooms in a hot, dry skillet before adding them to the dish. If the sauce seems too thick, gradually add more broth or pasta water.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, vegetarian, gruyere, comfort food
