Caramelized leek and mushroom gruyere pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A comforting pasta dish featuring caramelized leeks and mushrooms, topped with melted Gruyere cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the leeks. Sauté until they become translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic, cooking until the mushrooms are golden brown.
- Stir in the thyme, cream, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce, then mix in the grated Gruyere until melted and well-combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, sauté the leeks and mushrooms a bit longer until caramelized.
- You can substitute Gruyere with your favorite cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg