Pierogi with Creamy Mushroom Sauce in 20 Minutes Recipe
This quick and flavorful pierogi recipe features tender dumplings smothered in a luscious creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for a comforting meal in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 package Pierogi (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 ounces Mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (or olive oil)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Carrot (grated)
- to taste Salt (adjust according to taste)
- to taste Coarsely Ground Black Pepper (or white pepper)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1 cup Cooking Cream (or heavy cream)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cooking Instructions Start by boiling a pot of salted water. While it’s heating, dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop the parsley, grate the carrot, and slice the mushrooms.
- Sauté Mushrooms In a skillet set over high heat, sauté the sliced mushrooms until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Vegetables and Butter Incorporate the butter, diced onion, minced garlic, and grated carrot. Sauté for 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Season and Thicken Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, thyme, and flour. Stir until well combined.
- Make Sauce Gradually pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the parsley and cooking cream, cooking for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Cook Pierogi Boil the pierogi according to package instructions. Drain and toss in the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Serve Serve the creamy pierogi on plates and garnish with parsley. Enjoy while warm!
Notes
- Adjust salt according to taste.
- Use cornstarch instead of flour for gluten-free option.
- Vegetarian option: use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Unsalted butter can be substituted with olive oil.
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