Mushroom Sauce

Ingredient List

Ingredient Quantity Units
Mushrooms 10 Ounce
Unsalted Butter 2 Tablespoon
Sunflower Oil 1/2 Tablespoon
Garlic Clove 2 Each
White Wine 1/4 Cup
Chicken Broth or Stock 1/2 Cup
Heavy Cream 1 Cup
Parmesan Cheese 1/2 Cup
Thyme 2 Teaspoon
Salt
Pepper

Cooking Time:
  Total Time: 35 Minutes
  Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  Cook time: 30 Minutes

Servings:
  2

Notes:
  Measurements and cooking times are a general guideline. This sauce has a lot of flexibility.

Instructions

Step 1: Prep
  Rinse and slice mushrooms.
  Peel and dice onion.
  If not using a garlic press, slice garlic cloves.
  Preheat a large pan on stove top over medium heat.

Step 2: Cook Onion
  Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to preheated pan.
  Add diced onion.
  Add a large pinch of salt to onions.
  Stir to combine everything.
  Cook until onions are transluscent, roughly 5 minutes.

Step 3: Cook Mushrooms
  Add sliced mushrooms to pan with cooked onion.
  Add a pinch of salt.
  Allow mushrooms to cook and water released to mostly evaporate, roughly 15-20 minutes.

Step 4: Add Garlic
  Add pressed garlic to mushrooms.
  Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.

Step 5: Add White Wine and Broth
  Add white wine and chicken broth to pan.
  Cook to evaporate alcohol and reduce chicken broth, roughly 5 minutes.

Step 6: Add Cream and Cheese
  Remove pan from heat.
  Add heavy cream and grated parmesan to sauce.
  Return to heat and bring to a low simmer over medium-low heat.

Step 7: Add Thyme
  Add thyme to sauce.
  Stir to combine everything.

Step 8: Finish and Serve
  Taste sauce and salt and pepper as necessary.
  Serve wtih main dish.

Recommended Pairings:
  Roasted Chicken

Categories: Sauce

Recipe inspired by:
  Recipe Tin Eats
  https://www.recipetineats.com/mushroom-sauce/