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Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta

A rich and savory pasta dish featuring caramelized leeks and mushrooms, topped with melted Gruyere cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: French, Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 2 medium leeks sliced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Dairy
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Pantry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp thyme dried or fresh

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Caramelize the Leeks and Mushrooms
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are caramelized and the mushrooms are browned.
Make the Sauce
  1. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Remove from heat.
Serve
  1. Preheat your oven's broiler. Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese on top.
  2. Broil for about 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle some fresh parsley on top before serving.

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