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Creamy Tuscan Butter Mushrooms

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A quick and easy recipe featuring tender mushrooms sautéed in a rich, creamy Tuscan butter sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a comforting side or topping.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces (450 g) button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (about 30 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mushrooms by cleaning them with a damp cloth or soft brush. Avoid rinsing with water. Slice evenly about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Let the butter melt and foam but not brown.
  3. Add mushrooms in a single layer without crowding. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to develop a golden crust, then stir gently. Continue cooking until most moisture evaporates and mushrooms are tender but firm, about 8-10 minutes total.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Let simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and thyme. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir until sauce coats mushrooms.
  7. Optional: Toss in fresh spinach and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute.
  8. Give a final stir, taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent mushrooms from steaming and becoming soggy. Use a combination of olive oil and butter to prevent butter from burning. Cook cream sauce gently over medium-low heat to avoid splitting. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of vegetable broth or water to loosen it. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine and heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream; use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

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Keywords: creamy mushrooms, Tuscan mushrooms, butter mushrooms, easy mushroom recipe, comfort food, garlic mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy sauce

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