Creamy Tuscan Butter Mushrooms (Printable Version)
A rich blend of Tuscan mushrooms, bacon, spinach, and Parmesan for a comforting, savory dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pork
01 -
4 slices thick-cut bacon
→ Vegetables
02 -
450 g baby Bella mushrooms
03 -
1 medium onion, diced
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240 g cherry tomatoes, halved
05 -
90 g fresh spinach
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1 tsp minced garlic
→ Liquids
07 -
240 ml white wine or chicken broth
08 -
240 ml heavy cream
→ Dairy
09 -
57 g unsalted butter
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50 g shaved Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
11 -
1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
15 -
Pinch of red pepper flakes
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease, then chop coarsely. Remove all but 15 ml of bacon grease from the skillet, leaving drippings at the bottom.
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Add butter to the skillet with the bacon grease and melt over medium heat. Stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent. Incorporate minced garlic and cook until lightly browned. Pour in white wine or broth, scraping the skillet to loosen browned bits.
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Stir in tomato paste until fully incorporated. Add halved cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently until the tomatoes begin to break down.
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Add baby Bella mushrooms to the sauce. Stir to coat and allow them to simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat further and mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Fold in fresh spinach and chopped bacon, stirring until the spinach wilts. Serve immediately as a side or over pasta or potatoes.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and substitute olive oil for bacon grease.
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Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to complete the meal.