Description
Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Mushrooms is a rich and flavorful vegetarian dish featuring sautéed button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious creamy sauce made with vegetable broth, heavy cream, parmesan, and fresh basil. Perfect served warm over rice, pasta, or crusty bread, this recipe offers a comforting and elegant meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Flavor Base
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 16 oz button mushrooms (453 g)
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes (283 g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable broth (236 mL)
- 1 cup heavy cream (236 mL)
Finishing Touches
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (40 g)
- 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Prepare Flavor Base: In a large sauté pan or pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add ½ teaspoon each of salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir and heat together until the butter is fully melted and aromatic, about 1 minute.
- Cook Vegetables: Add 16 ounces of button mushrooms, 10 ounces of cherry tomatoes, 4 cloves of minced garlic, and ½ cup of roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms release their moisture and the excess liquid evaporates, turning the tomatoes into a thick sauce. This should take approximately 15 minutes.
- Add Broth: Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth and stir well to combine. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat until the sauce thickens again, which will take about 10 minutes.
- Finish the Sauce: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped basil until everything is well incorporated and creamy.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Tuscan mushrooms warm alongside rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted if needed.
- The dish is vegetarian; to make it vegan, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a nice depth of flavor; ensure they are not packed in oil if you want to control fat content.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
- This recipe pairs well with a light white wine or sparkling water with lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tuscan
