1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
While pasta is cooking, melt butter over medium in a large skillet. Add leeks and sauté 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add garlic and mushrooms. Sauté 2 minutes longer.
3
Add wine to skillet and deglaze pan using a spatula to scrape up any browned bits.
4
Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain pasta. Add heavy cream and pasta water to the skillet with leeks. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Stir in gruyére, black pepper and salt.
5
Once cheese is melted, add cooked pasta. Toss with tongs to coat in sauce.
6
Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley.
Tips & Tricks
This creamy mushroom pasta also makes good leftovers. Double the recipe and have lunch or dinner the next day ready-to-go.
And while our gruyére cheese pasta recipe can be enjoyed as a meal on its own, you can make it for a side along with grilled chicken, pork or steak.