ITALIAN MUSHROOM AND CHEESE SIDE DISH

Italian Mushroom and Cheese Side Dish image

Provided by SkipperSy

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
6 roasted garlic cloves (or 6 uncooked garlic gloves)
20 ounces fresh button mushrooms
1 tablespoon dry sherry (Harveys Bristol Cream recommended)
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons bell peppers (chopped)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (cut into small pieces)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
salt

Steps:

PREPARATION-.
Roast 6 garlic cloves (see RecipeZaar for various recipes) , chop and set aside.
Brush and clean the mushrooms as needed and then cut the big ones in half, set aside.
In a small cup add the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water to form a mixture, set aside.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS-.
In a Teflon or large pan add the onions and butter and sauté for several minutes, until the onions starts to turn brown.
Then add the roasted garlic cloves and stir for another minute.
Next add the mushrooms and cook stir for about 5 minutes covered.
Add the sherry, thyme, oregano, tomato paste and toss, then cook for about 10-15 minutes covered; that is, until the mushrooms are half of their original size.
Add the bell peppers, salt to taste and cook for another minute.
Add the cornstarch & water mixture and stir until the sauce thickens and clings to the mushrooms.
Add the Mozzarella cheese on top, cover for 1 or 2 minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
Then sprinkle the paprika, lemon zest all around (do not toss).
Serve as a side dish and enjoy.