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Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Mushrooms

🧄 Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Mushrooms – A Flavor-Packed Side Dish! 🍄✨


  • Author: therecipemingle
  • Total Time: 25 Minutes
  • Yield: 6

Description

These Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Mushrooms are coated in a rich, garlicky sauce filled with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and spinach. Whether you’re low-carb or just love indulgent flavors, this dish is pure comfort in every bite. Serve it over zucchini noodles, cauliflower mash, or pasta for a restaurant-quality meal in just 25 minutes!


Ingredients

✔️ 2 tbsp salted butter
✔️ 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
✔️ 21 oz mushrooms, washed & dried
✔️ 1 small onion, chopped
✔️ ½ cup white wine (optional)
✔️ 5 oz sun-dried tomatoes (jarred in oil, reserve 1 tbsp oil)
✔️ 1 ½ cups heavy cream (see notes for substitutes)
✔️ Salt & black pepper, to taste
✔️ 3 cups baby spinach leaves, washed
✔️ ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
✔️ 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
✔️ 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
✔️ 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional for a thicker sauce)


Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté the aromatics:
🔸 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
🔸 Melt butter, then sauté onion until soft & transparent.
🔸 Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

2️⃣ Cook the mushrooms & tomatoes:
🔸 Add sun-dried tomatoes (with 1 tbsp reserved oil) and cook for 2 minutes.
🔸 Stir in mushrooms, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.

3️⃣ Deglaze & simmer the sauce:
🔸 Pour in white wine (if using) and let it reduce by half. (Skip if preferred.)
🔸 Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
🔸 Let it simmer gently, stirring occasionally.

4️⃣ Add spinach & cheese:
🔸 Stir in spinach and let it wilt in the sauce.
🔸 Mix in Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.

5️⃣ Thicken (optional):
🔸 For a thicker sauce, add cornstarch mixture and stir until smooth.

6️⃣ Finish & serve:
🔸 Sprinkle with Italian herbs and fresh parsley.
🔸 Serve over mashed cauliflower, zucchini noodles, pasta, or rice.

Notes

✔️ Swap heavy cream for light cream or half-and-half for a lighter version.
✔️ Add red chili flakes for a spicy kick!
✔️ Serve as a side dish or toss with grilled chicken or shrimp for a full meal.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 373 kcal per serving
  • Fat: 31g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 15g per serving
  • Fiber: 3g per serving
  • Protein: 10g per serving