Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring caramelized leeks and earthy mushrooms, creating a comforting and nostalgic meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or bucatini pasta
- 2 medium leeks, sliced and rinsed
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Clean and slice the leeks, slice the mushrooms, mince the garlic, and measure out your pasta according to package instructions.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain.
- Sauté the Leeks: In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until soft and golden (10-15 minutes).
- Add Garlic and Mushrooms: Once leeks are caramelized, add garlic and mushrooms, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Combine with Pasta: Add pasta to the skillet, tossing with leeks and mushrooms. Incorporate reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy texture.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs and Cheese: Remove from heat, mix in herbs and grated cheese until melted.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate and garnish with additional herbs and cheese, and enjoy fresh with a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute butter with olive oil and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Add seasonal vegetables like spinach or asparagus for extra flavor.
- 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, comfort food, caramelized leeks, mushrooms