Mushroom Gruyere Pasta
Delight in this creamy Mushroom Gruyere Pasta, combining earthy mushrooms with melted Gruyere cheese for a rich, comforting Italian-inspired dish perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in the heavy cream, and let it simmer gently for 3 minutes.
- Add the Gruyere and Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, coating evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra depth, add a splash of white wine when sautéing mushrooms or top with toasted pine nuts for crunch.