Delicious Caramelized Leek & Mushroom Gruyere Pasta Recipe
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Author:sophieb
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Savor this creamy pasta dish with caramelized leeks, mushrooms, and gruyere. Perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests. Dive in now!
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz of fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta
2 leeks, trimmed and sliced
8 oz of sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
1 cup of grated Gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme
1 cup of heavy cream
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water for later.
While the pasta cooks, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they become soft and caramelized, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
Next, add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet and toss in the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and their juices are released. Stir frequently for perfect browning.
Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme to the skillet, stirring for an additional minute to release the fragrant aroma.
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring well to combine with the leeks and mushrooms. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly. If the sauce becomes too thick, add back the reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Notes
A delightful fusion of flavors featuring caramelized leeks and mushrooms combined with creamy Gruyere cheese pasta, ready in just 30 minutes.
