Description
A rich and creamy garlic sauce featuring mushrooms, perfect for pasta or as a savory topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 16 ounces Whole White Mushrooms
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup Heavy Cream (33%)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Oregano (dry ground)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Ground Black Pepper
- to taste Fresh Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the pan, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Introduce 16 ounces of whole white mushrooms, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Stir in 4 ounces of cream cheese and allow it to melt with the mushrooms.
- Pour in ½ cup of heavy cream and sprinkle in ½ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese, stirring well.
- Season with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute butter with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
- Fresh garlic is recommended for best taste.
- Baby bella or cremini mushrooms can add deeper flavor.
- You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone or dairy-free cream cheese.
- Nutritional yeast can be used for a vegan option instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Fresh oregano gives a more vibrant flavor compared to dried.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg