Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Sauce Recipe
This Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Sauce is a rich and flavorful accompaniment perfect for pasta, steak, or roasted vegetables, combining sautéed button mushrooms with garlic, thyme, white wine, cream, and freshly grated Parmesan for a luscious, velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Herbs
- 400 gm Button Mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon Thyme (fresh)
Liquids
- ½ cup White Wine
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ½ to 1 cup Vegetable Stock
Dairy
- ½ cup Parmesan (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a pan, heat oil and sauté the mushrooms in two batches until they turn golden brown. Once done, combine all the mushrooms back in the pan and add the finely chopped garlic. Sauté together for an additional minute to infuse the garlic flavor.
- Deglaze with Wine and Add Thyme: Pour in half a cup of white wine along with fresh thyme. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the wine reduces to about half, intensifying the flavor and concentrating the sauce.
- Add Cream and Parmesan: Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly until the cheese melts and creates a smooth, creamy sauce base.
- Adjust Thickness: To achieve your desired sauce consistency, gradually add vegetable stock starting with half a cup. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add up to an additional half cup and stir until evenly combined. Allow the sauce to warm through before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for the best flavor and smooth melting.
- White wine can be substituted with dry sherry or omit for a non-alcoholic version, replacing the liquid with additional vegetable stock.
- For a gluten-free sauce, ensure the vegetable stock used contains no gluten additives.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives as garnish for extra freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60 ml)
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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