Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 lb (450g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or mixed)

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp thyme

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 8 oz (225g) egg noodles or pasta of choice

• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent.

3. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook 5–7 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.

4. Stir in paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.

5. Slowly add broth, stirring until sauce thickens. Add Worcestershire sauce if using.

6. Reduce heat and stir in sour cream until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

7. Toss cooked noodles in the sauce or serve stroganoff over pasta.

8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.