Description
This Leek And Mushroom Pasta offers a mouthwatering combination of flavors with simple preparation. A quick dinner solution that’s both creamy and satisfying, perfect for homemade meal lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz fettuccine, or any long pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 12 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine, or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water for the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Mix in mushrooms and continue cooking for another 6-7 minutes until they are golden and their moisture has evaporated. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the white wine to the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Allow it to reduce by half, roughly 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for 3 minutes. Add grated parmesan, kosher salt, and black pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute any other pasta you like such as spaghetti or tagliatelle.
For added flavor, consider using a splash of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 605
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg