White Mushroom Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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This classic Italian white mushroom sauce is rich, velvety, and deeply savory. It combines the earthy notes of fresh mushrooms with the luxurious smoothness of heavy cream and butter. A splash of white wine adds brightness and complexity, while fresh parsley provides a vibrant finish. Perfect for coating fettuccine, penne, or gnocchi, this sauce comes together quickly but tastes like it simmered for hours. Its an elegant yet comforting addition to weeknight dinners or special occasion meals. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for the ultimate indulgence.

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White Mushroom Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 25.0

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This classic Italian white mushroom sauce is rich, velvety, and deeply savory. It combines the earthy notes of fresh mushrooms with the luxurious smoothness of heavy cream and butter. A splash of white wine adds brightness and complexity, while fresh parsley provides a vibrant finish. Perfect for coating fettuccine, penne, or gnocchi, this sauce comes together quickly but tastes like it simmered for hours. Its an elegant yet comforting addition to weeknight dinners or special occasion meals. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for the ultimate indulgence.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Clean the mushrooms and slice them evenly. Using an egg slicer works well for uniform slices.
  2. In a large skillet or saut pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the melted butter. Saut, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown and have released their moisture, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour in the white wine. Increase heat slightly to medium-high and let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and cook off the alcohol.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Do not boil vigorously to prevent curdling.
  6. Simmer the sauce gently for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly to a creamy consistency.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
  8. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Toss the cooked pasta with the mushroom sauce until evenly coated.
  10. Serve immediately on warm plates, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 25.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 2.3g
Protein 3.5g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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