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Marsala Mushroom Sauce

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A bowl of Marsala mushroom sauce surrounded by individual ground beef wellingtons.

This creamy, rich, earthy, and strongly umami flavoured Marsala Mushroom Sauce is a perfect compliment to my Individual Ground Beef Wellingtons recipe.

This Marsala wine sauce is made with beef stock, cremini mushrooms and will elevate any casual meal into an elegant entrée!

An oval platter with six individual ground beef wellingtons, a bowl of marsala mushroom sauce, potatoes and green beans.
Individual Ground Beef Wellingtons
A bowl of Marsala mushroom sauce surrounded by individual ground beef wellingtons.

Marsala Mushroom Sauce

This creamy, rich, earthy, and strongly umami flavoured Marsala Mushroom Sauce is a perfect compliment to my Individual Ground Beef Wellingtons recipe.
This Marsala wine sauce is made with beef stock, cremini mushrooms and will elevate any casual meal into an elegant entrée!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 8 portions

Ingredients
  

  • 227 grams 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 ½ cups beef stock
  • 3 small sprigs of thyme

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and thyme then sauté for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the pan and stir until it is mixed well into the mushroom and butter.
  • Add the Marsala and cook for 1 minute stirring frequently. Add the beef stock and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for around 5-8 minutes until sauce has thickened, stirring regularly.
  • Serve alongside the Individual Ground Beef Wellingtons.
Keyword beef stock, Marsala sauce, Marsala Wine, mushroom recipes, Mushroom sauce, mushrooms, umami flavours
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Have a delicious day! James (aka Zimmy) & Elaine

Orecchiette with Heirloom Tomatoes and Mozzarella

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A large pan of Orecchiette with Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella and basil. Surrounded by a dish of chili oil, a basil plant and an olive loaf.

Simple quality ingredients make best meals! This Italian inspired combination of pasta, basil, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes is no exception. Delicious served hot or at room temperature as a pasta salad! If serving this orecchiette dish as a salad, try adding extra veggies, like corn, red onions and/or roasted red peppers.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 pint ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes – cut in halves
  • 1 lb. dry orecchiette*
  • 170 g mozzarella cheese – cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/4 Fresh basil leaves – larger leaves roughly torn
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on med-low heat, add the garlic, chili flakes and salt. Cook slowly for 3-4 minutes until garlic just begins to turn golden. Add the tomatoes, stir and turn off the heat.

Cook the pasta, as per package directions until just al dente. When pasta is cooked reserve 3/4 cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta, then add to the tomato pan, add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss until well coated. (Add the rest of the pasta water if desired).

Sprinkle the mozzarella on top of the pasta, gently mix, then divide between bowls, scatter with plenty of basil leaves, season with pepper and serve.

*If you do not have orecchiette, try using fusilli, penne, or other small pasta.

A large pan of Orecchiette with Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella and basil.

Hope you enjoy this recipe! I would love to hear your feedback in the “comments” below!

In addition to this Orecchiette with Heirloom Tomatoes and Mozzarella recipe, you can find more of my favourite pasta recipes here.

Cooked and served in my Hestan Culinary NanoBond 11″ Titanium Skillet

Proud Hestan Culinary Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.