Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta. This rich and satisfying dish combines al dente pasta with a velvety sauce made from Gruyere cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and aromatic leeks. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and easily adaptable to suit your taste. With its luxurious flavor profile and creamy texture, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite in your home culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 2 large leeks (sliced)
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until softened. Stir in mushrooms and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Create the sauce: Reduce heat, add butter until melted, then mix in heavy cream gradually. Stir in Gruyere cheese until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with sauce. Use reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve warm garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg