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    Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms

    February 10, 2021 by Tiffany Leave a Comment

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    This is a delicious Italian Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms made with a tomato base, mushrooms sautéed in butter, onion, garlic, basil, and Marsala wine. Serve over pasta with steak or chicken.

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    Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms

    I love a good Marsala sauce!

    And I’m not talking about Chicken Marsala or my Meatloaf Marsala recipe.

    Never once did I think about making it into a tomato-based sauce.

    It turned out surprisingly delicious. Like, restaurant-quality from scratch.

    My family (who are my official taste-testers) gave it 5-stars and said it should remain on a recipe card at the front of the recipe box so that we have it in a weekly meal rotation.

    So here it is for you to try and let me know what you think in the comments!

    Sauce in a cast-iron skillet

    Ingredients for Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms

    • Can of Crushed Tomatoes
    • Marsala Wine
    • Sliced Mushrooms
    • Butter
    • Minced Onion
    • Minced Garlic
    • Basil
    • Salt
    • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    • Black Pepper
    Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms

    How to Make Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms

    Begin by sautéeing the sliced mushrooms with butter in a large pan until tender. Add minced garlic and onion and cook for an additional minute.

    Next, add crushed tomatoes, marsala wine, basil, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the pan.

    Allow to simmer for 8 minutes while stirring frequently.

    Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms

    What is Marsala Wine?

    The wine comes from the Italian city of Marsala located in Sicily, Italy.

    Marsala wine is a fortified wine, meaning it is mixed with distilled spirits, typically brandy, that increases the overall alcohol content of the wine.

    It can be a dry or sweet wine.

    Marsala Wine Substitute

    While Marsala wine has a distinct notable flavor, there are some substitutes that can be used for this recipe.

    A decent marsala wine replacement is a pinot noir or Madeira wine, which is another fortified wine.

    Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms

    Try these other delicious Italian meals!

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    • Instant Pot Penne Rustica
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    Enjoy!

    Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms

    Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms

    This is a delicious Italian Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms made with a tomato base, mushrooms sautéed in butter, onion, garlic, basil, and Marsala wine. Serve over pasta with steak or chicken.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Sauces & Dips
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 16 minutes
    Total Time: 21 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Author: Tiffany

    Ingredients

    • 1-28 oz Can of Crushed Tomatoes
    • ¼ cup Marsala Wine
    • 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms
    • 3 tbsp Butter
    • 1 tbsp Minced Onion
    • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
    • 1 tbsp Basil
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    • ¼ tsp Black Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a pan, melt butter and saute mushrooms for 7 minutes over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and onion and cook for an additional minute.
    • Add crushed tomatoes, marsala wine, basil, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the pan. Bring to a simmer for 8 minutes while stirring frequently.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 109 kcalCarbohydrates: 13 gProtein: 3 gFat: 6 gSaturated Fat: 4 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2 gCholesterol: 15 mgSodium: 741 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 7 g

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