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Olive Garden Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Olive Garden Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Olive Garden Mushroom Sauce is a rich, creamy Italian-style sauce made with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for pasta, chicken, or steak.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Grater (for Parmesan)

Method
 

Step 1: Sauté the Mushrooms
  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 6–8 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden brown.
    Olive Garden Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Step 2: Add Garlic
  1. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it, as garlic cooks quickly.
    Olive Garden Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Step 3: Pour in Broth
  1. Add chicken broth to the skillet and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. This helps deglaze the pan and enhances the mushroom flavor.
    Olive Garden Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Step 4: Add Cream
  1. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
    Olive Garden Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Step 5: Add Cheese and Seasoning
  1. Stir in grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
    Olive Garden Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot over pasta, grilled chicken, steak, or mashed potatoes.
    Olive Garden Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Notes

I love serving this mushroom sauce over fettuccine, grilled chicken breast, or juicy steak.