Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cups 250g mushrooms sliced or quartered
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup 125 ml chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup 250 ml heavy cream
1/4 cup 30g grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
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Instructions:
1 Sauté Mushrooms:
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add mushrooms and cook until golden and tender about 5-7 minutes. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
2 Prepare Garlic Base:
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3 Make the Sauce:
Pour in the broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes, reducing slightly.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, thyme or Italian seasoning, and stir. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4 Combine:
Return the cooked mushrooms to the skillet and stir to coat them in the creamy sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
5 Season and Serve:
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
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Perfect Pairings: This creamy mushroom sauce is a versatile companion for:
Pasta
Steak
Chicken
Mashed potatoes
Rice
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Enjoy the rich and earthy flavors of this delightful dish!