Mushrooms & Peas For Pasta Or Rice

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, comforting Italian-inspired sauce featuring earthy mushrooms and sweet peas, perfect for tossing with pasta or spooning over rice.
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This rich and creamy mushroom and pea sauce is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Earthy fresh mushrooms are sautéed until tender, then simmered in white wine to develop deep flavor before being combined with a luxurious blend of heavy cream and half-and-half. Sweet peas add a pop of color and freshness, balancing the richness of the dairy. The dish comes together in under 40 minutes, making it an easy yet elegant option for dinner parties or family meals. Serve it tossed with your favorite pasta or ladled over fluffy rice for a satisfying, home-style Italian experience that feels indulgent without being overly complicated.

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Mushrooms & Peas For Pasta Or Rice

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 55.0

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This rich and creamy mushroom and pea sauce is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Earthy fresh mushrooms are saut&# 195;©ed until tender, then simmered in white wine to develop deep flavor before being combined with a luxurious blend of heavy cream and half-and-half. Sweet peas add a pop of color and freshness, balancing the richness of the dairy. The dish comes together in under 40 minutes, making it an easy yet elegant option for dinner parties or family meals. Serve it tossed with your favorite pasta or ladled over fluffy rice for a satisfying, home-style Italian experience that feels indulgent without being overly complicated.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta or rice according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, reserving a splash of cooking liquid if needed, and keep warm.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and foaming.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have released their moisture and begun to brown.
  4. Add the frozen peas to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off and the flavors to concentrate.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and half-and-half. Do not let the sauce boil vigorously, as this may cause the dairy to separate.
  7. Once the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, remove the skillet from the heat.
  8. Stir in half of the grated parmigiana cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Toss the cooked pasta or rice with the creamy mushroom sauce until evenly coated.
  10. Serve immediately, garnishing with the remaining grated parmigiana cheese on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 55.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 12.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 8.2g3%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 7.8g16%

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

Keywords: mushroom sauce, creamy peas, italian pasta, vegan alternative, quick dinner, comfort food, wine reduction, vegetarian main, rice topping, easy recipe, weeknight meal, parmesan cheese
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