Italian Sautéed Mushrooms
These Italian sautéed mushrooms are tossed with colorful bell peppers, onion, Italian dressing, and oregano for a savory side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes.
Serve them alongside grilled meats, spoon them over rice, or toss them with pasta and my tomato garlic confit for an easy meal.
The mushrooms and vegetables cook together in a hot skillet before the dressing goes in. Letting them develop a little color first gives the dish a deeper flavor, while the dressing adds a tangy, herby finish.
If you love cooking with mushrooms, try my mushroom ramen noodles or garlic mushroom soup next.
Quick Look: Italian Sautéed Mushrooms
- 🔪 Prep time: 5 minutes.
- 🍳 Cook time: 10 minutes.
- 🍽️ Servings: 2.
- 🥣 Main ingredients: Baby bella mushrooms, bell peppers, onion, Italian dressing, and oregano.
- ➡️ Method: Slice vegetables → sauté until lightly browned → add dressing and oregano → season → garnish.
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy.
- 🥢 Best served with: Italian chicken cutlets, pasta, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes.
Jump to:
- Quick Look: Italian Sautéed Mushrooms
- What's So Great About the Recipe?
- Recipe Ingredients
- Substitutions & Variations
- How to Make Italian Sautéed Mushrooms
- 💭Top Tip
- Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- How to Serve Italian Sautéed Mushrooms
- Troubleshooting and FAQs
- More Italian Style Sides
- Italian Sautéed Mushrooms
What's So Great About the Recipe?
- It takes just 15 minutes and one skillet, making it an easy side for busy weeknights- just like my lemon Parmesan lettuce salad and mango avocado salad.
- Italian dressing adds oil, acidity, and herbs in one handy ingredient.
- You can serve it with pasta, rice, or grilled meats, and put leftovers to work in sandwiches or on toast.
Recipe Ingredients
Baby bella mushrooms: Also called cremini mushrooms, these have a savory flavor and hold their shape well. Slice them evenly so they cook at the same rate.
Bell peppers: Red and yellow peppers add sweetness and color. Slice them into strips before cooking. I like using Italian roasted peppers whenever I have them at hand.
Onion: Chopped onion softens in the skillet and adds a sweet, savory base.
Italian dressing: This brings the oil, tanginess, and herbs. Shake it well before measuring, and choose a dressing you enjoy the taste of.
Dried oregano: Adds extra herby flavor to the dressing.
Salt and black pepper: Taste the mushrooms after adding the dressing before adjusting the seasoning. I like using homemade herb seasoning too.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Swap baby bella mushrooms for white button mushrooms or sliced portobellos.
- Use green or orange bell peppers in place of red and yellow, or use a mix.
- If you are out of Italian dressing, use olive oil, a splash of vinegar, and pinch of homemade herb salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat, or chopped Air Fryer roasted garlic toward the end of sautéing for extra flavor.
How to Make Italian Sautéed Mushrooms
Step 1: Clean and dry the mushrooms, then slice them evenly. Slice the bell peppers and chop the onion.
Step 2: Sauté the mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms develop some golden color.
Step 3: Reduce the heat, stir in the Italian dressing and oregano, and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.
💭Top Tip
Give the mushrooms room in the skillet and let their released moisture cook off before adding the dressing. Work in batches if needed so they can brown instead of steaming.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Wipe away dirt with a damp towel, or rinse the mushrooms briefly and dry them thoroughly. Avoid soaking them.
- Slice the mushrooms to a similar thickness so they cook evenly.
- Use a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet and let it heat up before adding the vegetables.
- Stir occasionally while sautéing so the mushrooms have time to develop color. Stir more frequently after adding the dressing.
- Taste before adding salt, since bottled Italian dressing may already be well seasoned.
- For extra flavor, add a little homemade garlic bread seasoning toward the end.
How to Serve Italian Sautéed Mushrooms
Serve these mushrooms warm alongside grilled chicken, steak, or fish. They are also delicious over steamed rice or Aligot potatoes, with the dressing spooned over the top.
For a simple pasta dinner, toss them with cooked homemade cheese tortellini and roasted garlic Alfredo sauce. Use leftovers as a pizza topping, tuck them into a cheesy quesadilla, or pile them onto toast with an egg. They also make a savory addition to a sandwich- I love adding them to my smashed chickpea avocado sandwiches.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Mushrooms release moisture as they cook. If the skillet is crowded or the mushrooms are wet, they can steam instead of brown. Dry them well, use a wide hot skillet, and let the liquid evaporate before adding the dressing.
The best way to clean your mushrooms is to use a damp paper towel to wipe off any excess dirt or grime on the surface. Make sure the mushrooms are totally dry when you're cooking them.
Any leftover mushrooms can be topped over your bowl of Ramen to jazz it up, or even on your morning sunny side up or scrambled eggs. You can also layer some of it over a slice of bread, top it with some cheese and bake or broil until the cheese melts.
If you have some leftovers, you can transfer them to a food safe container and refrigerate them for 3-5 days. These mushrooms are best reheated in the microwave or over the stovetop on medium-low heat.
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Italian Sautéed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 lbs baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper sliced
- 1 small yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- ½ teaspoon pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- salt to taste
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Start by slicing your bell peppers and mushrooms.
- Using a large skillet on a medium/high heat, sauté the mushrooms, bell peppers and onions.
- Cook this for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms turn golden brown, stirring a few times
- Turn down the heat, add the Italian dressing and cook for 3 more minutes, making sure you’re stirring it at all times.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold with a dash of freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel and pat them dry before slicing to help them brown nicely instead of turning soggy.
- Use a large skillet and avoid overcrowding the pan so the mushrooms develop golden, caramelized edges.
- Let the mushrooms and vegetables brown before adding the Italian dressing, then cook for another 3 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
- Baby bella mushrooms work best, but white button, cremini, or sliced portobello mushrooms are great alternatives.
- Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Serve these mushrooms alongside grilled chicken, steak, or mashed potatoes, or toss them with pasta for an easy meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days and reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
