Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe for Tuscan Mushrooms—a rich, garlicky dish perfect as a side, topping for steaks, pasta, or crusty bread:
🍄 Tuscan Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix of thyme, rosemary, oregano)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown (~5–7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add Aromatics
- Stir in garlic and onion, cook until fragrant and soft (~2 minutes).
- If using sun-dried tomatoes, add them now.
- Make Creamy Sauce
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season and Serve
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Tips
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of white wine before adding the cream.
- Works well as a side dish, pasta sauce, or sandwich topping.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like some heat.
If you want, I can give you a one-pan Tuscan mushrooms recipe that’s ready in 15 minutes and even creamier without heavy cream. Do you want me to do that?
