White Wine Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe
This creamy white wine mushroom sauce combines tender sautéed mushrooms with aromatic onions, garlic, and a rich blend of white wine, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of cayenne and black pepper, this versatile sauce elevates red meat, chicken, or fish dishes with its luscious texture and deep flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 ½ cups of sauce (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 10 oz (300g) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium (120g) yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids & Dairy
- ½ cup (120g) dry white wine
- ½ cup (120g) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120g) vegetable broth
- ⅓ cup (30g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for frying
Seasonings
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics and mushrooms: Melt the unsalted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the finely chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Sauté mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Season with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Cook until the mushrooms have reduced in size and turned golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Deglaze with white wine: Pour in the dry white wine and continue cooking until the liquid has reduced by half, concentrating the mushroom flavors.
- Add vegetable broth and simmer: Add the vegetable broth to the skillet and lower the heat to medium. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by half again.
- Incorporate cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens but remains pourable.
- Serve and garnish: Remove the sauce from heat and serve it alongside red meat, chicken, or fish. Garnish optionally with freshly chopped chives or spring onions for added color and flavor.
Notes
- Use dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for best flavor.
- The sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated on the stovetop before serving.
- For a richer sauce, increase parmesan cheese slightly or add a dab of cream cheese.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for preferred level of heat or omit for milder flavor.
- Pair this sauce with grilled or roasted meats to complement the creamy mushroom profile.
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