Vegetarian Classic Marsala Sauce
Elevate your vegetarian dishes with this rich and velvety **Vegetarian Classic Marsala Sauce**—a flavorful twist on the traditional recipe, made entirely meat-free! This creamy sauce features sautéed cremini mushrooms, aromatic shallots, and garlic, all simmered to perfection in Marsala wine and vegetable broth to create a luscious, savory base. The addition of a touch of heavy cream, butter, and fresh thyme adds layers of indulgent depth to the sauce, while soy sauce provides a subtle umami kick. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or elegant vegetarian entertaining. Experience the rich, comforting flavors of this timeless Italian-inspired recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium, finely chopped shallots
- 3 large, minced garlic cloves
- 250 grams, sliced cremini mushrooms
- 120 milliliters Marsala wine
- 240 milliliters vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms are golden brown and have released their moisture.
Pour in the Marsala wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to meld.
Add the vegetable broth and soy sauce to the skillet, and bring the mixture back to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, stir in the unsalted butter, and let it melt into the sauce.
Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring continuously to blend well.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper into the sauce. Stir to combine.
Continue to simmer the sauce on low heat for an additional 10 minutes to thicken and develop the flavors.
Adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the Vegetarian Classic Marsala Sauce over pasta, rice, or as a topping for roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.1 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.9 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 2399 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2086 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
