Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta: Comforting and Easy Dinner
Enjoy a bowl of this creamy and delicious caramelized leek and mushroom gruyere pasta, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams pasta
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 200 grams mushrooms, sliced
- 150 grams gruyere cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add leeks. Sauté until softened and caramelized.
- Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and gruyere cheese, tossing to combine until cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the pasta is egg-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 65 milligrams