Description

Discover rich flavors in this caramelized leek and mushroom Gruyere pasta blending savory ingredients for an easy gourmet meal everyone will love

Ingredients

Scale

2 large leeks (white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced)

8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, fresh and firm

1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

12 ounces fettuccine or pappardelle pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

Salt, to taste

Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the leeks: Trim and slice the leeks into thin rings, rinse well to remove any hidden grit.
Caramelize the leeks: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally. Let cook for about 15 minutes until soft, golden, and fragrant.
Sauté mushrooms & garlic: Add mushrooms, increase heat slightly, and cook for 6-7 minutes until juices release and mushrooms brown. Add garlic and thyme in the last minute.
Deglaze & simmer: Pour in broth to scrape browned bits from pan. Stir and let reduce for 2-3 minutes.
Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until just shy of al dente (1-2 minutes less than package instructions). Reserve about 1 cup pasta water and drain.
Combine & melt cheese: Toss hot pasta into skillet with leek-mushroom mixture. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese and stir. Add reserved pasta water a splash at a time until sauce is silky.
Final seasoning: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with extra thyme or freshly cracked pepper.

Notes

This Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta combines tender, sweet leeks and mushrooms caramelized to perfection with nutty Gruyere cheese, all tossed with al dente pasta for a creamy, cozy meal. Easy enough for weeknights and elegant enough for entertaining.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: French-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Fat: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 18 g

Keywords: leek pasta, mushroom pasta, gruyere pasta, caramelized leek recipe, cozy pasta, easy dinner recipe, vegetarian pasta