Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta: Best Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and comforting pasta dish featuring caramelized leeks and mushrooms combined with gruyere cheese for a rich flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 leeks, trimmed and sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook until caramelized.
- Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook until soft.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and gruyere cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables or proteins.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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