Description
A warm and comforting pasta dish featuring sweet caramelized leeks and earthy mushrooms, enveloped in a buttery sauce.
Ingredients
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- Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or whole grain)
- 2 leeks (sliced)
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Clean and slice leeks; chop mushrooms and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the leeks and mushrooms: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil, add leeks and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender, around 8 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add drained pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to the skillet and mix well.
- Finish with cheese: Stir in remaining butter and parmesan cheese until melted and coated.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and drizzle with olive oil, cracked pepper, and herbs if desired.
Notes
Caramelization enhances the flavors, so cook leeks and mushrooms slowly. Use a pasta shape that captures sauce well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, vegetarian, family recipe, caramelized leeks, mushrooms, comfort food