Mushroom Ragu
If you’re in search of a comforting and delicious dish, this Mushroom Ragu is the perfect choice! Rich in flavor and easy to prepare, this hearty sauce comes together in just 30 minutes. Bursting with the earthy goodness of mushrooms and aromatic herbs, it effortlessly elevates any meal. Serve it over pasta, polenta, or use it as a filling for lasagna for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love. Plus, it’s an excellent way to sneak in some extra veggies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large stalk celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 pounds mushrooms (1 pound white, 1 pound brown)
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- 3 bay leaves
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or more to taste)
- 10 leaves fresh basil
- 12 ounces pasta (we use fettuccine)
Instructions
- Coarsely chop the mushrooms and set aside. Finely chop onion, carrots, and celery.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, and tomato paste; sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Add chopped mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 20 minutes until water evaporates.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar at the end; adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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