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Mushroom and Leek Pasta

Mushroom and Leek Pasta: A Cozy 30-Minute Delight

This Mushroom and Leek Pasta combines earthy mushrooms and sweet leeks into a comforting dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Long Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or orecchiette)
For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Leeks cleaned and sliced
  • 8 oz Mushrooms (Baby Bella, button, or cremini) sliced
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 2 tbsp Butter salted or unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Broth (vegetable) makes it vegetarian-friendly
  • ½ cup White Wine or extra broth to omit alcohol
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ cup Parmesan freshly grated is recommended

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the cleaned and sliced leeks, cooking them gently for about 5 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
  2. Toss in your sliced mushrooms along with salt, dried thyme, 2 tablespoons of butter, and minced garlic. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the long pasta and cook until it's just under al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
  4. Add 1 cup of broth, ½ cup of white wine, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the skillet. Increase the heat and bring it to a boil for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together. Incorporate a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water and ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the pasta is well coated.
  6. Taste the dish and season with additional salt and freshly cracked pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Wash leeks thoroughly to avoid gritty dirt. Slice and soak if needed to ensure cleanliness. Cook pasta just short of al dente for best texture.

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