Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Gorgonzola Truffle Cream Sauce with Mushrooms, a decadent addition to your pasta repertoire. This creamy sauce combines the tangy richness of gorgonzola cheese with the earthy notes of sautéed mushrooms, all elevated by a drizzle of aromatic truffle oil. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it takes just 10 minutes to prepare and can transform any simple dish into a gourmet experience. Whether you pour it over your favorite pasta or use it as a drizzle for grilled proteins, this sauce will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- ¼ cup gorgonzola cheese
- 1 tbsp fruit juice or vinegar instead of white truffle oil
- ground sage (or freshly chopped)
- ground oregano (or freshly chopped)
- ground thyme (or freshly chopped)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- grated parmesan cheese (to top)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in milk or cream and gorgonzola cheese until melted.
- Remove from heat, add truffle oil and herbs, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauce Making
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For variety, experiment with different herbs or add vegetables like spinach or peas. Use high-quality gorgonzola for the best flavor impact. If a thicker consistency is desired, incorporate more gorgonzola or parmesan to reach the preferred thickness.