Creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta
This creamy pasta dish blends earthy mushrooms with rich Gruyere cheese, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 2 large Leeks (sliced; use only white and light green parts)
- 8 oz Mushrooms (cremini or button; sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups Gruyere Cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cups Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh Parsley (chopped for garnish; optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté the Leeks: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté for 3–4 minutes.
- Add the Mushrooms: Stir in mushrooms and garlic, cooking for 4–5 minutes until browned.
- Incorporate Cream and Cheese: Lower heat, add heavy cream, and gradually mix in Gruyere until melted.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best texture. Adjust salt as cheese can be salty.
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