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    Mushroom Duxelles Pasta Sauce

    Feb 5, 2023 by Helene Dsouza

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    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    2 Plates
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    Mushroom Duxelles Pasta Sauce http://masalaherb.com #stepbystep #recipe @masalaherb

    More then a year ago I had introduced you to Mushroom Duxelles, a mixture of finely chopped Mushrooms shallots and herbs.

    Back then I had shared my stuffed Tomatoes a la Duxelles at Cafe Terra blog, so a recipe was never shared here at Masala Herb.

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    Mushroom Duxelles is usually used for stuffing's and the most known dish stuffed with Duxelles is Beef Wellington.

    You might have come across a Duxelles preparation before in Restaurants, since it appears in sauces and in pastries.

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    Different types of mushrooms can be used for the mixture, of course only edible ones, so instead of the common button mushroom you could play around with chanterelle mushrooms or certain types of wild forest mushrooms.

    The technique is simple and easy to recreate, all that with minimum ingredients involved, which moreover provides a satisfying taste result for your senses.

    Therefore, I frequently end up cooking something a la Duxelles because the ingredients required are typically almost always available even in hot tropical India.

    Only Parsley can be scarce in he market at times and that exactly was the case a few months ago when I noticed while preparing a pasta sauce duxelles that I was out of Parsley.

    Yes, this happens and in the hurry another option or "substitute" has to be found.

    Guess what, I found a great solution that even gives a texture to the whole Duxelles Sauce and which was quite satisfying and interesting at the same time!

    So, I left out the Parsley and just sautéed the finely chopped mushrooms and shallots until all liquids had evaporated, seasoned, then deglazed the mixture with white wine, continued pouring in some veg stock and tomato puree, cooked the fine mixture a bit more, so to top my precooked pasta with the sauce.

    The new ingredient was added as a garnish, namely toasted chopped Cashew nuts.

    Mushroom Duxelles Pasta Sauce http://masalaherb.com #stepbystep #recipe @masalaherb

    We are in a Cashew Nut Country, so quality nuts are common here.

    Do you remember my Cashew nut and fruit post a few months ago?

    Back then I showed you how to roast the nuts the traditional Goan local way.

    Today we won't use that method since I used deshelled Cashew nuts, precisely the once you can easily buy in your grocery shop.

    That should simplify and fast track the making of the mushroom duxelles pasta sauce.

    The Sauce is nothing without the chopped toasted cashew nut topping, so don't forget adding the nuts at the end before serving.

    You will enjoy the recipe mostly as a weeknight dinner idea and it's quick preparation will save you a good amount of time whenever you are in a hurry.

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    Mushroom Duxelles Pasta Sauce http://masalaherb.com #stepbystep #recipe @masalaherb

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    Mushroom Duxelles Pasta Sauce http://masalaherb.com #stepbystep #recipe @masalaherb

    Mushroom Duxelles Pasta Sauce

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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 Plates
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 200 grams mushrooms
    • 2 Shallot
    • 2 Tablespoon Butter
    • pinch Salt
    • pinch Black Pepper Ground
    • pinch Nutmeg
    • 100 milliliter White Wine
    • 100 milliliter Veg stock or 100 milliliter water + ½ Veg stock cube
    • 100 milliliter Tomato Sauce
    • 40 grams Cashews

    Instructions

    • Rinse your mushrooms and chop them very fine. Chop your shallot fine too. Add 2 Tablespoons of Butter to a pot and heat up. Add in the chopped mushroom, shallot, salt, pepper and grated nutmeg and cook on medium to lower heat until all the liquids have evaporated. Stir frequently.
      Mushroom Duxelles Pasta Sauce http://masalaherb.com #stepbystep #recipe @masalaherb
    • Once all the liquids have disappeared, deglaze with the white wine.
      Mushroom Duxelles Pasta Sauce http://masalaherb.com #stepbystep #recipe @masalaherb
    • Let it cook again for a few minutes until nearly all wine has evaporated and then pour in the Veg stock and Tomato Paste. Stir and let it cook for a few more minutes.
      Mushroom Duxelles Pasta Sauce http://masalaherb.com #stepbystep #recipe @masalaherb
    • Chop your Cashew nuts and quickly toast them dry in a pan by stirring frequently. They are ready when you get a nutty warm aroma and when they change a bit to a golden shade.
    • Serve the Sauce on top of Pasta and finish with the toasted and crisp chopped cashew nuts.

    Notes

    adapted from Larousse Gastronomique
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    1. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

      September 05, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      My best friend loves mushroom so this is a good one to try.

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    2. mjskit says

      September 05, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      Substituting cashew nuts for parsley - now that's a new one on me. Never would have thought of that one. 🙂 Mushrooms and shallots is a heavenly combination and the cashews added to it - WOW! What a dish! Great little creation you have here Helene!

      Reply
    3. Terra says

      September 04, 2013 at 9:05 am

      I made sure that lovely recipe is on my recipe index under guest blogs, it is so gorgeous! Love this version, and your addition of cashews sounds wonderful! Beautiful, Hugs, Terra

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    4. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      September 03, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      We love pasta and I'm always on the lookout of great new sauce ideas! yum!

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    5. Joanne says

      September 03, 2013 at 4:22 pm

      What a great pasta sauce! So full of nutrition!

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    6. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      September 03, 2013 at 8:08 am

      I love pasta sauces that are light and still creamy. Love the use of cashews here. Yum!

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    7. Rosa Mayland says

      September 03, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      A wonderful sauce! mushrooms taste so good and particularly when prepared in that manner.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

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    8. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

      September 03, 2013 at 8:53 am

      Perfect! I have some mushrooms left from lasagna I need to use up... I'll definitely be making this! Thank you!

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    9. Monet says

      September 03, 2013 at 8:43 am

      I've never thought to combine mushrooms and cashews. What a brilliant idea! This looks just delicious. Thank you for sharing!

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    10. Kathy says

      September 02, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      Wow, This sauce looks so creamy and delicious! I love anything with mushrooms, a must try!

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    11. The Ninja Baker says

      September 02, 2013 at 3:52 am

      Love this recipe, Helene. I could pretend to be a gourmet chef making this dish! I'm toying, too, with the idea of using shitake or Portobello mushrooms. The cashew garnish will definitely be remembered =)

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    12. Hotly Spiced says

      September 02, 2013 at 8:27 am

      What a lovely looking pasta dish. I love mushrooms and they're a great meat substitute. I know everyone in my family would love this dish. You're fortunate to have nuts in abundance xx

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    13. Louise says

      September 01, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      What a great idea, and recipe Helene! I love it not only because we are celebrating National Mushroom Month here in the states but because it has cashews in it too!!!

      Thank you so much for sharing...

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    14. Soni says

      September 01, 2013 at 11:30 pm

      Love your pasta sauce here with the lovely mushrooms and cashews.So different and sounds absolutely delicious!!I'm always on the lookout for exciting pasta sauces since its a weekly staple in our house,and cannot wait to try it 🙂

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    15. Stacy says

      September 01, 2013 at 11:12 pm

      What a tasty dish, Helene! I love duxelles but I've never just put it straight on pasta. Bet this was delicious!

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    16. Sissi says

      September 01, 2013 at 10:39 pm

      The cashew nuts topping sounds like a very original and delicious idea. I wonder if there are any typical Goan mushrooms (edible of course 😉 ) you have discovered.

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    17. john@kitchenriffs says

      September 01, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      I've never used cashews in a pasta sauce! Great idea, and I'll bet the flavor works so well with mushrooms. Really terrific recipe - thanks.

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    18. Bea says

      September 01, 2013 at 10:17 pm

      Helene - I love the addition of cashews to the sauce; it sounds fantastic. My DH will love this since he is a huge fan of cashews and mushrooms 🙂

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    19. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      September 01, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      John's not fond of pasta but he loves mushrooms and cashews - I think I might have found something to push him over to the dark side of pasta. 🙂 It sounds delicious and looks lovely, Helene.

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    20. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      September 01, 2013 at 5:58 pm

      With the combo of mushroom and cashew...the sauce must be divine!

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