Description
Indulge in a delicious bowl of Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta, a creamy and savory dish that effortlessly combines the sweetness of caramelized leeks with the earthiness of sautéed mushrooms. This gourmet pasta recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions, featuring the luxurious flavors of Gruyere cheese that will leave your taste buds dancing. With simple preparation steps and wholesome ingredients, this comforting meal is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it garnished with toasted pine nuts for an added crunch, and enjoy a delightful culinary experience!
Ingredients
- Fettuccine
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Leeks
- Oyster mushrooms
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Gruyere cheese
- Balsamic vinegar
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add sliced leeks, season with salt and sugar, and cook until golden, about 20 minutes.
- Add apple juice to the leeks, allowing it to reduce before removing from the pan.
- In the same pan, melt remaining butter and add mushrooms in a single layer. Cook until browned on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in garlic and sage, cooking for 1 minute before returning the leeks to the pan with heavy cream, balsamic vinegar, and lemon zest. Allow to simmer until thickened.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Combine fettuccine with sauce, adding reserved pasta water, Gruyere cheese, and black pepper. Toss well.
- Serve immediately garnished with toasted pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg