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Tuscan Butter Mushrooms
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Tuscan Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Tuscan Butter Mushrooms are a mouthwatering side dish or main course that features mushrooms cooked in a creamy garlic butter sauce with sun dried tomatoes, spinach and parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 326

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp. Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 450 g Baby bella mushrooms cleaned
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Freshly grated Parmesan
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups Fresh spinach
  • Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Digital Scale

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft and the tomatoes are beginning to burst.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. To make the sauce, pour heavy cream and Parmesan into the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  5. Simmer until slightly thickened, then add spinach and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Garnish with basil before serving.