Barolo Sauce

• BASIC-EASY
• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon oil
2. 1/2 cup chopped shallots
3. 1/2 cup sliced white mushroom caps
4. 1 small thyme sprig
5. 1 cup chicken stock or clam juice
6. 1 bottle (750 ml) Barolo or other full-bodied dry red wine
7. 1 tablespoon heavy cream
8. 1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
9. Pinch of sugar
10. Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the shallots, mushrooms and thyme and cook over high heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the stock and boil until the mushrooms are almost dry. Stir in the wine and boil until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 30 minutes. Stir in the cream and bring to a boil over low heat. Whisk in the butter and sugar and season with salt and pepper. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve, pressing on the solids, and keep warm.