Stuffed baked cremini mushroom

Stuffed baked cremini mushrooms in tomato sauce make for a delicious appetizer or side dish. Here’s a simple recipe to create this savory dish:

Ingredients:

For the stuffed mushrooms:

• 12-15 cremini mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the tomato sauce:

• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the mushroom caps by gently cleaning them with a damp paper towel and removing the stems. You can save the stems for later use in the stuffing mixture.
3. In a food processor, finely chop the mushroom stems, garlic, and parsley. If you don’t have a food processor, you can chop them by hand.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems, garlic, and parsley. Sauté for a few minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant and any excess moisture from the mushrooms evaporates. Remove from heat.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mushroom mixture with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stuff each cremini mushroom cap with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing it down gently.
7. Place the stuffed mushrooms in a baking dish.
8. To prepare the tomato sauce, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.
9. Stir in the diced tomatoes and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Simmer the tomato sauce for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
11. Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed mushrooms in the baking dish.
12. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown.
14. Serve the stuffed cremini mushrooms in tomato sauce as an appetizer or side dish. You can garnish with fresh parsley or additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Enjoy your delicious stuffed cremini mushrooms in tomato sauce!