Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring caramelized leeks, earthy mushrooms, and rich Gruyere cheese.
Ingredients
- Pasta (fettuccine or pappardelle)
- Leeks, sliced
- Mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), sliced
- Gruyere cheese, shredded
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh thyme
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Clean and slice the leeks and mushrooms. Mince the garlic and prepare the herbs.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Season.
- Caramelize the Leeks: Add leeks to the skillet and cook until tender and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Adjust heat if necessary.
- Add the Garlic and Herbs: Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the drained pasta and reserved water to the skillet. Stir in Gruyere cheese until melted.
- Adjust the Seasoning: Taste and add more salt, pepper, or herbs as desired.
- Serve: Plate and garnish with extra cheese and thyme. Enjoy warm!
Notes
This dish pairs well with a light salad or roasted vegetables. Use seasonal ingredients for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, vegetarian, leeks, mushrooms, comfort food, Italian