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Morel Mushroom Sauce Recipe

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A hearty brown sauce joined with the succulent taste of dark mushrooms provides a rich topping for pasta or noodles.

Morel Mushroom Sauce Recipe (+)

Directions

Place dried mushrooms in a 2 cup bowl filled with warm water. Let stand for approximately 45 minutes. Remove morels. Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer, cheese cloth, or loosely woven cloth to remove any grit remaining from the mushrooms. Reserve the liquid.
Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms, onions, parsley, and garlic until mushrooms begin to brown (approximately 10 to 15 minutes). Stir in liquid and season to taste.
Pour over freshly cooked pasta and garnish with cheese if desired.

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

-		3 tablespoons butter or margarine
-		1/2 cup stock from rehydrating mushrooms (more if needed)
-		1 tablespoon garlic, chopped fine
-		1 tablespoon green onion, chopped fine
-		2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
-		2 ounces dried morel mushrooms
		salt to taste
		pepper to taste
		grated cheese to garnish

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