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Creamy Morel Mushroom Sauce Recipe Easy Homemade Pasta Topping

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A rich and velvety creamy morel mushroom sauce perfect for pasta, combining earthy morels, butter, garlic, white wine, cream, and fresh thyme for a gourmet yet easy-to-make dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz fresh morel mushrooms (cleaned and halved) or 1 oz dried morels (rehydrated in warm water)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 small shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but recommended)
  • 12 oz cooked pasta (fettuccine, tagliatelle, or pappardelle recommended)

Instructions

  1. If using dried morels, soak them in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain and gently squeeze out excess water. If fresh, clean carefully by brushing off dirt and slicing in half. Avoid rinsing fresh morels under running water.
  2. In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 finely chopped shallots and cook for about 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the prepared morels to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until they soften and release their earthy aroma. If they start drying out, add a splash of the reserved soaking liquid or a little broth.
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine. Stir to scrape up any browned bits on the pan’s bottom. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the wine reduces by about half.
  6. Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in 1 cup heavy cream. Add 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves and stir gently. Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring often until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Toss the sauce with 12 oz cooked pasta right in the skillet or a large bowl. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of pasta cooking water to loosen it up.
  9. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh thyme or cracked black pepper.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure mushrooms brown nicely. Use fresh herbs like thyme for best flavor. Keep heat medium to medium-low once cream is added to prevent curdling. Stir often but gently to keep sauce smooth. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water. For vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil, heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream, and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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