Cooking a flavorful and easy mushroom sauce is a game-changer in the culinary world, transforming simple dishes into culinary masterpieces. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chef, this versatile sauce offers an array of possibilities, adding a depth of flavor to your favorite pasta, chicken, or vegetable dishes. With its umami-rich taste and velvety texture, a well-crafted mushroom sauce can elevate any meal. In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the easiest mushroom sauce.
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MUSHROOM SAUCE
Recipe video above. From steaks to chicken, chops to pasta, this creamy Mushroom Sauce is one you'll make over and over again. See in post for more uses!Luxurious yet simple, the key here is getting complexity into the sauce using wine, parmesan and broth. See note for how to lighten this up.Makes around 3 cups - enough to generously smother 4 to 5 pieces of protein, or toss through pasta for 3 to 4 people.
Provided by Nagi
Categories Sauce
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil and melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and leisurely cook until golden brown - takes about 4 to 5 minutes. No need to stir constantly.
- Just before they're done, add the garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until garlic is golden (~ 1 minute).
- Add white wine - it will sizzle! Stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet, for 1 minute or until mostly evaporated.
- Add broth, cream and parmesan. Stir, then lower heat to medium so the sauce is simmering - do not boil rapidly, cream may split.
- Stir occasionally and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes until it thickens. It shouldn't be super thick, this is a rich sauce.
- Stir through thyme, adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remove from stove.
- Serve over steak or other cooked protein. Toss through pasta, stuff into baked potatoes, serve with roast beef, chicken or pork, smothered omelettes. See in post for more ideas!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 157 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Since this savory sauce uses beef broth, instead of the pan drippings, it can be made ahead. Add arrowroot only when ready to serve. I usually use white mushrooms; I have also used chanterelles.
Provided by Jimmi
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium saute pan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms; cook and stir until soft. Remove mushrooms from pan, and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan, and melt . Add shallots; cook and stir until translucent. Add mushrooms, and cook until soft. Add thyme, bay leaf, and red wine. Reduce.
- In a small bowl, dissolve arrowroot in 1/4 cup cold beef broth. Stir remaining broth into sauce, and bring to a boil. Whisk in arrowroot mixture, and stir until thick. Add reserved mushrooms. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 499.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
EASIEST MUSHROOM SAUCE
Fresh mushrooms are gently simmered in beef broth with flour, green onions and butter, creating a nice, golden gravy.
Provided by sal
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine broth, flour, mushrooms, green onions and butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 187.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE
This all-purpose mushroom sauce is very creamy and can be used over pasta, roast beef, chicken, pork, or baked potatoes.
Provided by Michele
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in wine, and allow to sizzle while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until wine is mostly evaporated, about 1 minute.
- Stir in cream and chicken broth, lower heat to medium, and simmer slowly, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens but does not separate, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in thyme and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 145.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
MUSHROOM PASTA SAUCE
This creamy mushroom pasta sauce has an earthy flavor that tastes delicious served over pasta, chicken or pork. I like to add bottled sherry sauce and black truffle oil when I have them on hand. -Francine Lizotte, Surrey, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. , In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Cook and stir until reduced by half. Stir in cream, stock, sherry, rosemary, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 15-20 minutes. Drain fettuccine. Serve sauce over pasta. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705 calories, Fat 51g fat (32g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Rich and full of umami savouriness, this simple creamy mushroom sauce is perfect with steak, chicken or tossed through hot pasta
Provided by Miriam Nice
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour 100ml of boiling water over the dried porcini and leave to stand for 5 mins. In a saucepan, heat the butter and add the shallots, frying gently until they are soft and translucent. Add the chestnut mushrooms and cook for 5 mins more. When they are cooked, pour in 1 tbsp of the liquor from the porcini and discard the rest. Chop the porcini and add them to the pan. Fold in the crème fraîche, bring to a simmer then season.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium
GOTTA BE THE BEST LOW FAT MUSHROOM SAUCE EVER!!
This sauce is so simple and tastes absolutely divine! It can be used in so many ways! I stumbled over it when I didn't have the ingredients I wanted in the kitchen and thought I would be adventurous. Well good on me!!! This is a definite regular in our house over a big fat T-bone with chips and salad but we also have it with chicken and mashed potatoes. I truly love making this sauce because you really can't go wrong! The only wrong thing you can do...is not try it!!! It is LOW FAT too!!!
Provided by djmjbaker
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- This sauce is really quick and only takes about 5 minutes to make once everything is prepared!
- White mushrooms are fine to use if you don't have Portabelo and you can chop them or slice them - whatever you prefer.
- Put the oil or butter in a medium sized fry pan with the mushrooms and cook them on a medium heat until they start to soften slightly. Add 3/4 can of evaporated milk and the tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and keep it at a medium heat.
- While the mushrooms are cooking in the milk (this won't take long!) quickly mix a little of the milk with the cornflour to form a paste. Add this to the sauce and keep stirring and it will start to thicken. Don't be afraid to bring it to the boil, it won't go funny.
- This is where it is up to you how thick you want the sauce! If it becomes too thick just add more Evaporated Milk till you get the desired consistency. If it is not thick enough just make up some more cornflour paste and add it a little at a time until it is just right. You really can't fail to get it the way you want. The best advice I can give is don't have the pan too hot and make sure you keep stirring!
- Also taste it before you add any salt and pepper as the Balsamic gives it such a nice flavour you don't want to overpower the sauce with too much salt and pepper. If it doesn't have enough flavour, add another dash of Balsamic Vinegar. It really is that simple!
- Pour it over steak and chips or any meat that takes your fancy! Or you can cook up some cubed chicken breast and add them to the sauce and serve with mashed potatoes and greens for a healthy delicious meal! This recipe can easily be doubled.
- One tip to give it your sauce more flavour is after you have cooked your steaks use the same pan and leave the juice. It saves on washing and adds that richness. Get saucy!
CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE WITH MILK
Creamy white mushroom sauce with milk for chicken or pasta. To serve, pour sauce over hot, cooked pasta.
Provided by Mark S
Categories Creamy Pasta Sauce
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; do not use a nonstick skillet for this sauce. Spray lightly with cooking spray; add mushrooms. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms just begin to release their juices. Add garlic and stir. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms have released more juices and garlic is nicely cooked. Transfer mushroom/garlic mixture with juices to a bowl and set aside.
- Wipe the skillet out with a paper towel; you do not want burnt garlic bits in your sauce. Melt butter in the skillet over medium-low heat until beginning to bubble and foam. Sprinkle in flour and whisk continuously to form a roux. Once the roux has darkened slightly, add milk, a few tablespoons at a time, whisking smooth between each addition.
- When all of the milk has been incorporated, add mushroom mixture and juices back into the pan and bring to a very slow simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 332 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
Tips:
- To save time, use a food processor to chop the mushrooms.
- If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- If you want a thicker sauce, add a tablespoon of cornstarch or flour to the mixture before simmering.
- To make the sauce more flavorful, add a bay leaf or a sprig of thyme to the mixture while it is simmering.
- Serve the sauce over pasta, chicken, or fish.
Conclusion:
With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a delicious mushroom sauce that is perfect for any occasion. This sauce is versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, making it a great addition to any home cook's repertoire. Whether you are serving it over pasta, chicken, or fish, this sauce is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your meal, give this mushroom sauce a try.
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