Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound (16 ounces) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (fresh or dried)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Sauté Mushrooms:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and become golden brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Add Garlic and Thyme:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Add minced garlic and chopped thyme to the mushrooms. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
3. Deglaze with Broth:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 2 minutes
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Add Heavy Cream:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 5 minutes
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
5. Optional Parmesan Cheese:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 1 minute
If desired, add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted. This adds extra richness to the sauce.
6. Check Seasoning and Serve:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 1 minute
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
7. Serve:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 1 minute
Serve the creamy mushroom sauce over pasta, chicken, steak, or your favorite dish. Enjoy the rich and flavorful sauce!
Note:
You can customize this sauce by adding a splash of white wine or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 300mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.