Mushroom sauce with port

4 servings

20 minutes

Mushroom sauce with port wine is an exquisite blend of the forest aroma of mushrooms, the cream's tenderness, and the refined sweetness of port wine. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where the combination of mushrooms and alcohol creates rich, velvety sauces. Port wine adds a light caramel note that enhances the depth of flavor. Onions sautéed to transparency add a sweet touch, while sea salt and dried garlic delicately highlight the taste. This sauce pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or potatoes, transforming any dish into a gastronomic delight. It is especially good for cozy dinners or festive tables where sophistication and comfort are important. Mushroom sauce with port wine is a harmony of flavors that envelops you in warmth and evokes a desire to savor every spoonful.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 285.6
• Proteins: 15.9g
• Fats: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 19.9g

Ingredients

• Champignons: 1 kg
• Onion: 3 pc
• Cream: 500 g
• Port: 100 ml
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground dried garlic: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop (or even grate) the onion and fry until translucent.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 3 pieces

2. Remove the onion and fry the mushrooms in the same pan until they release their juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 1 kg

3. Mix everything in one pan. Pour in the cream - add it gradually, allowing it to thicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 500 g

4. Finally, add salt and pour in the port wine.

   Required ingredients:

   • Port: 100 ml
   • Sea salt:  to taste

5. Sea salt enhances the flavor of the creamy sauce better than regular salt. Dried garlic is more delicate in this sauce than regular garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground dried garlic:  pinch

6. Serve with pasta, rice, or potatoes (either fried or mashed).