Mushroom Cream Sauce
Mushroom Cream Sauce is a luscious, velvety delight that transforms any dish into a gourmet experience. This sauce features golden-brown mushrooms sautéed to perfection, combined with rich heavy cream and aromatic garlic, resulting in an irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for pasta, chicken, or even spooned over vegetables, this versatile recipe is both quick to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms (cremini or shiitake), sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish by stirring in freshly chopped herbs just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg