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Easy Creamy Mushroom Pasta Sauce – Quick & Delicious!

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This Creamy Mushroom Pasta Sauce is a luxurious, umami-packed dish that transforms humble ingredients into a gourmet experience. Perfect for a cozy night in or an elegant dinner, it’s quick to prepare and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 oz white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh thyme, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, slice your mushrooms, finely dice your onion, and mince your garlic.
  2. Sauté the Mushrooms: In a large skillet or a Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add your sliced mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed for about 3-5 minutes until they release their liquid and start to brown. Stir occasionally until they are tender and golden. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set them aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Build the Roux: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked onions and garlic. Stir continuously for about 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  5. Deglaze and Add Broth: Slowly pour in the vegetable or beef broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to whisk until the sauce is smooth and starts to thicken slightly.
  6. Introduce the Cream: Gently stir in the heavy cream. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and allow it to simmer for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  7. Return Mushrooms and Season: Add the reserved cooked mushrooms back into the sauce. Stir in any fresh thyme, if using. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Finish with Cheese: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
  9. Serve: Toss the sauce immediately with your favorite cooked pasta, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Keywords: Don't overcrowd the pan when sautéing mushrooms to ensure they brown beautifully. Adjust the sauce's consistency by adding more broth or cream if needed.

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