Mushroom Marsala Cream Sauce and Sunsets

Just when I think I cannot take another day of cold and/or snow.  I walk outside and see the most breathtaking sunsets and suddenly it's all worth it.

My husband and I were running errands a couple weeks ago and pulled into a parking lot.  I opened my door and was mesmerized.  Mother Nature sure knows how to paint a beautiful picture, wouldn't you agree?!

If you are still looking for something special to make this Valentines for stay-at-home date night.  This sauce is amazing!!!  So easy to pull together on a week night but tastes like you worked on it all day.  It is so silky, it works on steaks, chicken, and pork tenderloin.

Wishing you a special Valentine's Day and many beautiful sunsets!

Mushroom Marsala Cream Sauce

Courtesy of No Spoon Necessary

2 Tbl unsalted butter

1 small shallot, finely diced

8 ounces cremini mushrooms, baby bella, or white button mushrooms, (or combination) thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-1/2 Tbl all purpose flour 

1-1/4 cup dry Marsala cooking wine

1/3 cup beef stock

3 Tbl heavy cream

1-1/2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

1-1/2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

salt

ground black pepper

Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat.

Add in the shallot and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.  Saute 1-2 minutes, or until softened.

Add the mushrooms to pan.  Saute until liquid is evaporated and mushrooms are barely cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Add in the garlic and a scant 1/4 tsp salt.  Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Sprinkle the flour over mushrooms and stir to incorporate.

Reduce heat to medium/medium-low and add in the Marsala wine.  Cook until slightly reduced, about 4-6 minutes, scraping up browned bits off bottom of pan.

Add in the beef stock and continue to cook until slightly reduced again, about 4-5 minutes.  

Stir in the heavy cream and thyme.  Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.   Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add in the parsley.  taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve over over steak, chicken, pork, or pasta.  Enjoy!

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