Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Serving Size: 2 cups

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Ingredients
- 1 large leek
- 1 box fresh mushrooms (4 - 8 oz) or use canned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or water
- 4 ounces spaghetti or other pasta
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup Half and Half or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra for the spaghetti water
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 very small pinch nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated cheese
- parsley, for garnish (optional) 
 
This rich-tasting pasta dish makes a quick and easy supper. The recipe can easily be doubled or
even tripled.

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Directions
  • Put 2 - 3 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt in a large pot and heat.
  • Trim and wash
    leek: cut off dark green top, leaving white and light green parts. Slice in half lengthwise, wash
    under running water, and chop finely. Slice the mushrooms ( drain, if using canned).
  • Heat oil
    and butter in skillet. Add leeks and mushrooms, cooking until leeks are tender, 5 - 8 minutes. Add
    wine or water, stirring to scrape up any browned bits, and continue cooking until  most of
    the liquid has evaporated.
  • Meanwhile, add spaghetti to boiling water and cook according to
    package directions.
  • While spaghetti cooks, mix together eggs, Half and Half, salt, pepper,
    nutmeg (if using) and cheese.
  • When spaghetti is just barely done, drain and add to leeks.
    Stir to mix well. Add egg mixture and cook, stirring, until eggs are cooked, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, sprinkled with parsley, if using,


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