What Is Marsala wine and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with marsala wine? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 70 recipes to put it to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 fl oz (29g)Where found
Marsala wine is usually found in the liquor section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Marsala wine is a member of the Beverages US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does marsala wine weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 29 grams |
| 1 glass (3.5 fl oz) | 103 grams |
Related
Beverages
| In Chinese: | 马沙拉酒 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | marsala | |
| en español: | vino marsala |
Recipes using marsala wine
There are 70 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Peach Sorbet
Fresh peach sorbet with Marsala wine and lemon juice in a simple sugar syrup. A dairy-free frozen dessert with just five ingredients, served over fresh berries.
Classic Panettone
An Italian Christmas is not complete without this high-domed cylinder of fruit-studded sweet bread.
Smoky Pumpkin Soup
Smoky pumpkin soup built on bacon fat and beef stock, finished with Marsala wine and crisp bacon. A savory, deeply autumnal bowl that skips the cream and leans on real depth.
Penne Alfredo with Asian Flavored Shrimps
The salty and savory pasta matches perfectly with the sweet, Asian flavors of the shrimps.
Chickenless Marsala
Tofu was golden and crispy after being cooked in the skillet, the mushroom sauce was made with Marsala wine, tomato paste and mushrooms, and it was absolutely flavorful.
Chicken Marsala
Tender chicken breast pieces and sliced mushrooms in a lovely Marsala wine sauce. Great over pasta or with risotto.
Wild Mushroom Lasagna
Earthy wild mushroom lasagna layered with Marsala-sauteed fungi, creamy Fontina bechamel, and a golden mozzarella-Parmesan crust. Vegetarian comfort food at its most elegant.
The Ultimate Tiramisu
Tiramisu from scratch: Italian sponge soaked in espresso-brandy syrup, layered with a silky Marsala zabaglione mascarpone cream, and dusted with cinnamon and coffee. A refined take on the classic.
Classic Tiramisu with Zabaglione
Authentic Italian tiramisu with zabaglione, mascarpone, and espresso. Marsala-based custard layered with rum-soaked sponge cake in wine glasses. Serves 8, chill 3 hours.
Chocolate Tiramisu
Chocolate tiramisu layers espresso-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone cream spiked with Marsala, Triple Sec, and brandy, then folds in bittersweet chocolate between every layer. A grown-up Italian no-bake dessert that chills in just one hour.
Sicilian Cassata--Part 1
Sicilian cassata cake with a delicate sponge layer, Marsala wine soak, and rich chocolate custard filling. A traditional Italian celebration dessert built in stages.
Veal Scallopine with Marsala
Classic veal scallopine with Marsala wine pan sauce. Thin-pounded veal cutlets seared crisp and finished with sweet Marsala in 6 minutes flat.
Hot Fresh Strawberries Au Sabayon
Hot fresh strawberries au sabayon, briefly poached in lemon-vanilla syrup and blanketed in a frothy Marsala egg-yolk zabaglione. A French-Italian restaurant dessert that plates in minutes.
Veal Marsala with Provolone
Veal Marsala with provolone, pounded thin and pan-seared, topped with melted cheese, and finished with a butter-mounted Marsala mushroom sauce. Italian elegance in 35 minutes.
Chickensaltimbocca
Pounded chicken breasts wrapped with prosciutto and sage, pan-seared golden and finished in a Marsala mushroom sauce. Italian elegance in 30 minutes flat.
Thai Curry Penne
Restaurant-style penne in a rich coconut-curry cream sauce with crab and broiled scallops, finished with spiced tomato chutney and fresh basil. A showstopper fusion dish.
Fruit Trifle
Layers of soft pound cake soaked in sweet Marsala wine, lush apricot purée, and silky vanilla custard come together in this classic British trifle that's easier to make than you think.
Baked Stuffed Peaches
Italian baked stuffed peaches filled with ground almonds, crushed amaretti cookies, and egg, drizzled with Marsala wine and baked until golden. An elegant summer dessert served warm or chilled.
Tiramisu - Bon' Appetito
Classic Italian tiramisu with mascarpone, marsala wine, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and grated bittersweet chocolate. A cooked egg custard base makes this version rich and silky.
Chicken Marsala#1 (Bgmb90B)
Simple chicken Marsala with just six ingredients. Flour-dusted cutlets seared golden, then finished in a Marsala wine and chicken stock pan sauce. Ready in 40 minutes.
Layered Vanilla Cream,Chocolate & Espresso Jellies
Three-layer espresso jellies stack coffee gelatin, a dark chocolate Marsala layer, and vanilla-bean whipped cream in tall glasses. A tiramisu-inspired make-ahead dessert with restaurant presentation.
Roast Duckling in Wine
Tender roast duckling with Marsala wine-grape sauce combines microwave speed and conventional oven crispness for special occasion duck dinners without the wait.
Pork with Figs, Pearl Onions & Mustard
Roast pork loin with Marsala-steeped dried figs, butter-glossed pearl onions and honey mustard on the side. A rustic, wine-braised dinner-party centerpiece.
Veal Scaloppine with Marsala
Classic veal scaloppine with Marsala wine pan sauce, pounded thin and seared golden in butter and olive oil. A quick Italian dinner for two with a rich, sweet wine glaze.
