Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta: A Comforting Delight
A delicious and comforting pasta dish featuring caramelized leeks, mushrooms, and Gruyere cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 leeks, sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced leeks and mushrooms; sauté until caramelized.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sautéed vegetables.
- Add Gruyere cheese and toss until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add thyme or rosemary when sautéing the leeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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