Roast with mushrooms

Name: Roast with mushrooms
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Turkey breast 1.3 lbs; Champignon mushrooms (to clean) 5 ½ cups; Onions 1.4 oz; Garlic 1 clove; Rosemary to taste; Sage to taste; Water 0.67 cup; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Nicola Sorrentino

Roast with mushrooms is super popular in Italian kitchens, especially when it gets chilly. It’s perfect for those times you want something moist and comforting but not too heavy. The classic arrosto di tacchino, or turkey roast, shows how simple ingredients can be really tasty without much fuss.

Fresh champignon mushrooms are the stars here—they get sautéed until golden, and some are blended into a velvety sauce that melts over the turkey slices. And here's the thing: Italians love to mix things up, adding a bit of soy sauce reduction or aromatic herbs. You end up with a roast with mushrooms that can be as simple or herby as you like.

This dish fits any dinner setting, whether it's a chill weeknight or something fancier. Plus, the mushroom sauce keeps everything tender and juicy, so even if you’re new to roasts, there's no stress about it drying out. Which is great.

And look, exploring regional touches makes it fun. In some parts of Italy, you might find a beef and mushroom roast or even a mushroom pot roast on the Sunday table, swapping out turkey for beef but keeping that creamy mushroom sauce.

Also, the recipe works well with different mushroom types—button, cremini, or a mix with wild ones will bring their own earthy flavors. The sauce is light enough to serve cold, almost like an Italian-style mushroom gravy, which is perfect for picnics or buffets.

Some cooks prefer a heavy hand with herbs, while others keep it mild—it all depends on what you love. Pair it with some roasted mushrooms on the side and maybe a bit of rustic bread. You’ve got a meal that feels both special and down-to-earth.

Whether you go for the classic or the beef version, this meal is one where everyone ends up reaching for seconds—so, so satisfying to have created something really good out of simple, honest ingredients.

How to prepare Roast with mushrooms

To prepare the roast with mushrooms, first tie the turkey breast with kitchen twine: tie the piece of meat lengthwise and make a double knot at one end 1, then slide the thread underneath 2 and create a loop. Continue this way 3 until you reach the other end and secure the twine with another double knot. For all the details, read our guide "How to tie a roast".

Once fully tied, salt the roast on both sides 4. Heat the oil in a saucepan, then place the roast 5 and brown it over medium heat for about ten minutes 6.

Turn the roast on all sides to ensure it is well browned 7. At this point, pour 1/4 cup of water 8, lower the heat, and cover with a lid 9. Cook over low heat for about 25-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, clean the mushrooms: remove the earthy part of the stem 10, then gently wipe with a damp paper towel 11. Finally, slice them 12.

Chop the onion 13 and garlic 14 finely. In a pan, flavor some oil with sage and rosemary 14, then add the chopped garlic and onion 15. Salt immediately and let wilt for about 10 minutes.

When the garlic and onion have wilted, add the mushrooms 16 and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper at the end of cooking 17, then remove the aromatic herbs 18.

Transfer half of the mushrooms to a container 19, pour 1/2 cup of water 20 and blend with an immersion mixer until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous sauce 21.

At this point the roast will be cooked 22, so cut it into slices about 1/4 inch thick 23. You're ready to plate: distribute the sauce on the base of the plate 34, then place the slices of meat on top.