Description
Hearty mushroom stroganoff brings classic Russian comfort to midwestern kitchens with creamy pasta perfection. Comforting noodles and earthy mushrooms create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) mushrooms (button, cremini, or portobello), sliced
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or any short pasta)
- 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps butter (or olive oil for vegan)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream (or vegan alternative)
- 2 tbsps cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for extra warmth)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat butter and olive oil in a spacious pot over medium flame. Add onions and cook until translucent, releasing sweet fragrance. Introduce minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, stirring continuously to achieve golden-brown caramelization.
- Create Sauce Base: Dust flour over mushroom mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Pour in vegetable broth and white wine, whisking smoothly to eliminate potential lumps. Incorporate thyme, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to build complex flavor profile.
- Simmer and Thicken: Reduce heat, allowing sauce to gently reduce and develop rich, velvety consistency. The liquid will transform into a luxurious coating, concentrating the aromatic seasonings.
- Finish and Enrich: Fold sour cream or Greek yogurt into the simmering sauce, creating a luscious, tangy dimension. Introduce cooked pasta or egg noodles, ensuring each strand becomes completely enrobed in the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the stroganoff to serving dishes, generously sprinkling fresh parsley on top. Present immediately, offering a comforting, one-pot culinary experience that promises warmth and deep, satisfying flavors.
Notes
- Optimize Mushroom Texture: Slice mushrooms uniformly to ensure even caramelization and prevent soggy patches, creating a perfect golden-brown surface with consistent tenderness.
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Temper sour cream or Greek yogurt by gradually adding hot liquid and stirring continuously to avoid curdling and maintain a smooth, silky sauce consistency.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Use a mix of mushroom varieties like cremini, shiitake, and oyster to introduce complex earthy notes and create a more robust taste profile.
- Accommodate Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy components with plant-based alternatives like cashew cream or vegan yogurt for a dairy-free version, and use gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles to make the dish adaptable for different dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg