Description
Brown Butter Leek & Fontina Pasta is a comforting dish that elevates simple ingredients into an exquisite experience. The nutty aroma of brown butter combines with sweet leeks and creamy Fontina cheese, creating a delightful flavor explosion in every twirl of pasta. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 medium leeks, sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded Fontina cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown (3-4 minutes). Add the leeks and garlic; sauté until leeks are tender.
- Lower heat and stir in Fontina cheese until melted. If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually for creaminess.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet and mix until well coated. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg