One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks, a dish that’s as effortless as it is elegant. Sautéed mushrooms bring a rich, earthy depth, while tender leeks add a delicate sweetness, all simmered in a luscious white wine sauce.

The perfect pairing? A glass of GEN 7 2022 ART Series The Seductress Chardonnay—its bright acidity and notes of citrus and stone fruit beautifully complement the creamy, savory flavors of the dish. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or simply indulging in a quiet evening, this pairing is a match made in culinary heaven.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 medium leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced (white and light green parts only), about 1 1 /2 cups

• 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 1 pound short pasta, such as penne, casarecce, or pipe rigate

• 3 cups water

• 1 1/3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

• 2/3 cup dry white wine

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 2 ounces), plus more for serving

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh juice (from 1 lemon)

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until all liquid has evaporated, about 12 minutes.

2. Add butter, stirring until melted. Add leeks, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring often, until leeks are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Stir in pasta, water, stock, wine, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until about 3 minutes short of al dente (check cook time on package).

4. Stir in cream and simmer until sauce evenly coats pasta, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, herbs, lemon zest and juice, and pepper. Divide pasta evenly among shallow bowls and serve topped with cheese.

This One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks is the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication, making it a go-to recipe for both casual dinners and special occasions. The rich, earthy flavors of the mushrooms, the subtle sweetness of the leeks, and the silky white wine sauce create a dish that is both comforting and elegant.

Paired with a glass of GEN 7 2022 ART Series The Seductress Chardonnay, every bite is enhanced with bright citrus and delicate stone fruit notes, elevating the experience. So pour yourself a glass, savor the moment, and enjoy the beauty of a perfectly paired meal. Cheers!