Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring caramelized leeks, earthy mushrooms, and rich Gruyere cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 large leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
- 10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 5 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the leeks thoroughly and rinse them under cold water to remove any grit. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and a pinch of salt, cooking for 15–20 minutes until caramelized.
- Add the sliced cremini and shiitake mushrooms to the skillet, browning them undisturbed for 2–3 minutes before sautéing for another 8–10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic in the last minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes. Gradually mix in the shredded Gruyere cheese until it melts smoothly. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the fettuccine until al dente (8–10 minutes). Save 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce in the skillet. If thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water for desired consistency. Stir in parsley and grated Parmesan if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and black pepper.
Notes
For added warmth, consider a dash of nutmeg or red pepper flakes. This dish can also be made with whole grain pasta or gluten-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg