Baby Portobella Alfredo Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Delicious Baby Portobella Alfredo Sauce recipe for a hearty pasta dish

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

360

Sugar

Fat

31g

Baby Portobella Alfredo Sauce is a rich and creamy sauce made with cremini mushrooms, onions, garlic, butter, half-and-half, and a blend of Italian cheeses. This sauce is perfect for pairing with pasta dishes, and it makes a hearty and filling meal that the whole family will enjoy. The sauce is easy to prepare and takes less than 30 minutes to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners. This sauce can also be customized to suit your tastes by adding extra vegetables or spices.

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, pulse the mushrooms, onions, and garlic until finely chopped.
2.	In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
3.	Add the chopped mushroom mixture and cook until the mushrooms are tender and the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
4.	Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir until well combined.
5.	Slowly whisk in the half-and-half, making sure there are no lumps.
6.	Continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
7.	Stir in the shredded Italian cheese blend until melted and smooth, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

This creamy and flavorful sauce is perfect for pairing with pasta and vegetables.

It can be made in under 30 minutes and is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

CONS

This sauce is high in calories and fat due to the use of butter and cheese, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sauce is not particularly healthy, it is a good source of protein and calcium from the cheese.
Mushrooms are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin D and potassium.

	10 cremini mushrooms , trimmed
	1/2 onion , cut into chunks
	4 cloves garlic
	4 tablespoons butter , divided
	2 tablespoons flour
	1 cup half-and-half
	3/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
	salt and pepper to taste