Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta Recipe
This Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta is a decadent and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of caramelized leeks with earthy mushrooms, creamy Gruyere cheese, and a touch of balsamic vinegar for a delightful pasta experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For Caramelized Leeks:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 medium leeks, tops removed, cut in half, and thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup sherry wine
For Mushrooms and Sauce:
- 8 ounces oyster mushrooms
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 sage leaves
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lb fettuccine
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- ½ cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Caramelize Leeks: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add leeks, salt, and sugar. Cook until golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add sherry and cook until reduced. Set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Brown mushrooms on both sides. Add garlic, sage, cooked leeks, heavy cream, balsamic vinegar, and lemon zest. Simmer until thickened.
- Cook Pasta: Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Combine: Add pasta, reserved water, Gruyere, and pepper to the sauce. Simmer until cheese melts and pasta is coated.
- Serve: Portion pasta into bowls, garnish with pine nuts, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding crispy bacon or roasted cherry tomatoes.
- Feel free to substitute Gruyere with another melting cheese like Fontina or Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Caramelized Leeks, Mushroom Pasta, Gruyere Cheese, Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian Pasta
