Description
Culinary enthusiasts will adore this creamy mushroom sauce recipe that brings Italian kitchen magic to your table. Rich, earthy flavors blend seamlessly with velvety cream, inviting home cooks to savor each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 8 oz (226 g) fresh mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully separate mushrooms and trim off tough stems, then slice into uniform thin pieces.
- Heat a spacious skillet to medium temperature, allowing butter to melt and create a silky, bubbling surface.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the pan, allowing them to caramelize and develop rich golden edges, approximately 6 minutes.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the skillet, seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper; let aromatics bloom for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually stream beef broth and velvety heavy cream into the mixture, whisking consistently to prevent separation.
- Reduce heat and allow sauce to gently simmer, watching as liquid transforms into a luxuriously thickened consistency, roughly 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley, stirring to distribute vibrant herb throughout the creamy sauce.
Notes
- Select firm, fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for richer flavor and better texture.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels and prevent overly salty sauce.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent golden-brown color.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet when sautéing mushrooms to promote proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer for a thicker consistency or adding more broth for a lighter sauce.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Enhance umami flavor by adding a splash of white wine or a sprinkle of dried porcini powder.
- Substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a meat-free sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 197 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg