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Creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta for Cozy Nights In

Experience elegant comfort food with my Creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta fettuccine or linguine recommended
For the Vegetables
  • 2 large Leeks sliced; use the white and light green parts
  • 8 oz Mushrooms sliced (cremini or button preferred)
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1.5 cups Gruyere Cheese shredded; can substitute with fontina or Swiss
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream essential for a velvety sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter do not substitute with salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil used for sautéing
For Seasoning
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Cooking utensils

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté for 12-15 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and half of the Gruyere cheese into the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese melts into a velvety sauce.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Stir in remaining cheese, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately with optional parsley garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, evenly slice leeks for caramelization and gradually add pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

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