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Mushroom Gruyere Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta for Ultimate Comfort Food

Indulge in this creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta, a perfect comfort food for cozy nights and dinner parties.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta (fettuccine or linguine) use for better texture
For the Flavor Base
  • 2 large Leeks sliced; use only white and light green parts
  • 8 oz Mushrooms (cremini or button) sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1.5 cups Gruyere Cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Seasonings and Garnish
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter and heat olive oil. Add sliced leeks, cooking for 12-15 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat and add heavy cream and half of the Gruyere cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the sauce, mixing until coated. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water. Stir in remaining Gruyere cheese, salt, and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or reserved pasta water.

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