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Mushroom Ragu

A hearty medley of mushrooms, veggies, and aromatic herbs, this Mushroom Ragu is a simple yet gourmet pasta sauce perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil For sautéing.
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large stalk celery, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary Dried or fresh.
  • 3 leaves bay leaves
  • ½ cup tomato paste
Mushrooms
  • 2 pounds mixed mushrooms (1 pound white, 1 pound brown), coarsely chopped Feel free to experiment with different types of mushrooms.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Adjust to taste.
Fresh herbs and pasta
  • 10 leaves fresh basil For garnish.
  • 12 ounces fettuccine pasta Can substitute with other pasta types.
  • Parmesan cheese, optional For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Coarsely chop the mushrooms, onion, carrots, and celery. Use a food processor if needed.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften.
Cooking the Ragu
  1. Add the minced garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, and tomato paste. Sauté for another 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in the chopped mushrooms, season with salt and black pepper, and cook on medium-high heat for about 20 minutes.
  3. Drizzle in the balsamic vinegar and adjust seasoning to taste.
Cooking the Pasta
  1. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
Combining and Serving
  1. Toss the drained fettuccine with the ragu and a splash of reserved pasta water over medium heat.
  2. Garnish with fresh basil and drizzle with extra olive oil. Serve with grated or shaved Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. For a creamy version, stir in a dollop of mascarpone or crème fraîche.

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