Mushroom Gruyere Pasta
Creamy and flavorful, Mushroom Gruyere Pasta combines sautéed mushrooms with nutty Gruyere cheese for a 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 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower heat to medium, then stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Gruyere cheese and Parmesan, stirring continuously until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the mushroom cheese sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra richness, add a splash of white wine when sautéing the mushrooms or top with toasted pine nuts for crunch.