Description
Mushroom Ragu is a savory, rich sauce that will elevate any meal, whether served over pasta or polenta. This delightful dish combines earthy mushrooms with aromatic herbs and vegetables, creating a comforting flavor profile perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With a quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up this gourmet sauce with ease. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, Mushroom Ragu is a versatile choice that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large stalk celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- 3 bay leaves
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 2 pounds mushrooms (1 pound white, 1 pound brown)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 leaves fresh basil
- 12 ounces pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Coarsely chop the mushrooms and set aside. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped vegetables for about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, and tomato paste; sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook on medium-high until the liquid evaporates (around 20 minutes). Finish with balsamic vinegar.
- Toss cooked pasta with the ragu, adding reserved pasta water as needed to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg