Gorgonzola Truffle Cream Mushrooms Recipe
This decadent Gorgonzola Truffle Cream Mushrooms recipe features sautéed mushrooms in a rich and creamy sauce infused with gorgonzola cheese and aromatic white truffle oil, seasoned with fresh herbs for an elegant pasta topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon white truffle oil
Seasonings
- Ground sage or freshly chopped sage, to taste
- Ground oregano or freshly chopped oregano, to taste
- Ground thyme or freshly chopped thyme, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Finishing Touch
- Grated parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: Warm the olive oil or butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Season Mushrooms: After 4 minutes of sautéing, season the mushrooms with salt and freshly ground black pepper to bring out their natural flavors.
- Create Cream Base: Pour in the whole milk or heavy cream and add the crumbled gorgonzola cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese fully melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Finish the Sauce: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the white truffle oil along with the sage, oregano, and thyme. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if needed. For a thicker sauce, blend in additional gorgonzola or parmesan cheese to reach the desired consistency.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss freshly cooked pasta in the saucepan, coating it thoroughly with the creamy mushroom sauce for maximum flavor.
- Serve: Plate the pasta, then finish with a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese before serving to add an extra savory touch.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs if available for a brighter and more vibrant flavor.
- Adjust truffle oil quantity based on your preference as it has a potent flavor.
- This sauce pairs beautifully with fettuccine, tagliatelle, or pappardelle pasta shapes.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and cheese with plant-based cream and vegan cheese alternatives.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Keywords: Gorgonzola sauce, Truffle cream sauce, Mushroom pasta sauce, Italian creamy sauce, Truffle mushroom sauce
