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Creamy Gruyère Pasta with Sweet Caramelized Leeks and Savory Mushrooms

A rich and comforting vegetarian pasta featuring creamy Gruyère sauce, sweet caramelized leeks, and savory mushrooms for an elegant, cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: European, Vegetarian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Dish
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 leeks sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Gruyère cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Caramelize leeks slowly in butter and oil.
  3. Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in garlic, then cream.
  5. Melt in Gruyère and season.
  6. Toss pasta with sauce and adjust consistency.

Notes

Use freshly grated Gruyère for best melting and flavor. Do not boil after adding cheese.