Easy 5-Ingredient Marsala Mushrooms
Savory mushrooms cooked in a buttery Marsala wine sauce, perfect as an elegant side or topping for meats and pasta, offering rich flavor with minimal ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and slice the mushrooms.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the Marsala wine and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet bottom.
- Simmer the mixture until the sauce is slightly reduced and coats the mushrooms, about 5–7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve alongside grilled chicken, steak, creamy polenta, or pasta.
- Use good-quality Marsala wine for the best flavor.
- For a richer sauce, add a splash of cream.
- Mix wild mushrooms for deeper flavor.