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Creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta is the perfect comfort food, merging sweet leeks and earthy mushrooms with rich Gruyere cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or linguine ideal for holding onto the sauce
For the Base
  • 2 large leeks sliced, use white and light green parts
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms sliced, cremini preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1.5 cups Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream for velvety texture
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for caramelizing leeks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil helps sauté leeks
For Seasoning
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for 12-15 minutes until golden-brown and caramelized.
  3. Add mushrooms to the skillet, sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and gradually add Gruyere cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to combine. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 15gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with a side salad or garlic bread. Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.

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