Mushroom white sauce, a creamy and flavorful concoction, is a versatile culinary creation that can elevate any pasta dish. Whether you prefer the earthy, nutty flavor of cremini mushrooms or the delicate sweetness of shiitake, this sauce can be tailored to your taste buds. Just combine your favorite mushrooms with a roux made from butter and flour, then add milk or cream to create a luscious, velvety sauce. From there, you can add herbs, spices, and seasonings to create a sauce that perfectly complements your chosen pasta.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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.
PASTA WITH WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- In a large saute pan, over high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 1 minute, just until beginning to turn translucent. Add the marjoram and saute 1 more minute. Add the mushrooms and saute until they begin to brown and release their liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the Mushroom Stock and reduce 5 minutes. Add the cream and reduce about 5 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and quickly toss with mushroom sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Divide onto serving plates and serve immediately garnished with marjoram sprigs.
- Combine the chicken stock and mushrooms in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Strain.
BAKED PASTA WITH WHITE MUSHROOM SAUCE
An experiment in the kitchen as an 18 yr old that totally surprised my family about my hidden talent for cooking.
Provided by Roanna
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a pan and fry onion, spring onions and garlic lightly.
- Add flour and fry it for a few seconds before adding milk, pepper and salt.
- Then add sliced mushrooms.
- Then add 1/2 of the diced ham or sausage and cook sauce for 2 minutes Brush the bottom of a baking tray (3"high) with a little olive oil.
- Spread 1/2 the white sauce in the tray Layer the other 1/2 of the sausage or ham over the white sauce.
- Layer boiled pasta and the rest of the white sauce over this.
- Finally sprinkle cheese small pieces of butter over the last layer.
- Bake till cheese turns slightly golden in an oven with moderate heat.
CREAMY MUSHROOM PASTA
Pasta is served up in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce. This recipe tastes like it's from a restaurant! It is a quick and easy dish that my whole family loves. I also like to use different pastas with this dish.
Provided by STEPH477
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and olive oil. Cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the mushrooms, and cook until soft and dark. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, white wine, and chicken broth. Increase the heat to medium, and cook stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, and stir in the sour cream until smooth. Stir in cornstarch, and simmer for a minute to thicken. Stir in pasta, or spoon sauce over pasta. Serve, and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 581.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
QUICK & EASY MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE WITH PASTA
So fast its ready by the time the water boils and pasta cooks. This is a very tasty cream sauce that isn't murder on the waistline. Its amazingly customizable with adding in fresh veggies, coooked shrimp or chicken... sure to be a regular on your busy weeknight menus.
Provided by Meghan
Categories Weeknight
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set water for cooking pasta on to boil. Cook pasta for time indicated on box, drain.
- While boiling water and cooking pasta, bring olive oil to heat over medium high in sauce pan.
- Add in onion, sautee for 5 minutes or until soft, add in garlic and continue to sautee for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in sour cream, can of soup, broth (or wine), worchestershire and pepper, stir until smooth. Reduce heat to medium and bring to simmer.
- When sauce is thickened to your liking, stir in parmesan cheese then combine with the cooked, drained pasta.
CREAMY MUSHROOM PASTA
Make this creamy mushroom pasta dish on days when you need a big bowl of comfort. Cream, parmesan, white wine, lemon zest and parsley make this a rich and flavourful dinner
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan. Fry the onion over a low heat for 10 mins or until softened and translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 10 mins over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins. Add the wine and bring to a simmer, reduce the liquid by half.
- Add the double cream and bring to a simmer, then add the lemon zest and parmesan. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions. Reserve 100ml of the pasta water. Toss the pasta in the pan with the creamy sauce and enough of the reserved water to loosen. Stir through the parsley, divide into bowls and top with extra cheese, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 51 grams fat, SaturatedFat 29 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh mushrooms. Fresh mushrooms will have a more intense flavor and will cook more evenly than canned or frozen mushrooms.
- Slice the mushrooms thinly. This will help them cook evenly and will also make them more flavorful.
- Sauté the mushrooms in butter. Butter will help to brown the mushrooms and give them a rich flavor.
- Add garlic and shallots to the mushrooms. These ingredients will add flavor and depth to the sauce.
- Use a good quality white wine. The white wine will add acidity and brightness to the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 15 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. This sauce is perfect for serving over spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.
Conclusion:
Mushroom white sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to make a variety of dishes. It is perfect for serving over pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables. The sauce is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give mushroom white sauce a try!
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