Copycat Olive Garden Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Description
This Olive Garden Creamy Mushroom Sauce for pasta is rich, savory, and full of flavor. It’s so close to the original, some say it’s even better than what you’d get at the restaurant!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they are golden brown and soft, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the pan, then add heavy cream. Stir well and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
- Add the sautéed mushrooms back into the sauce, stirring to coat them in the creamy mixture. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until fully combined.
- Remove from heat and serve the creamy mushroom sauce over pasta, chicken, or your favorite dish.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 537IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 0.2mg