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Mushroom Ragu

Irresistible Mushroom Ragu: Your New Comfort Food Delight

This Mushroom Ragu is a savory, vegetarian delight filled with earthy flavors and velvety textures, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ragu
  • 500 g Mixed Mushrooms Use cremini, shiitake, or portobello.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for sautéing.
  • 1 Yellow Onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 Carrot Finely chopped.
  • 1 stalk Celery Finely chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 cup Dry Red Wine Best options are Cabernet Sauvignon or Chianti.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary Chopped.
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Salt and Black Pepper Season to taste.
  • Parmesan Cheese Optional for serving.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mushroom Ragu
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Incorporate 3 minced garlic cloves into the pan, cooking for about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in 500 grams of mixed mushrooms and cook for around 10 minutes until moisture evaporates.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the mixture and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup of dry red wine and deglaze the pan. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Incorporate 1 cup of vegetable broth, 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 bay leaf.
  7. Let the Mushroom Ragu simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Remove the bay leaf and serve over pasta or with crusty bread, optionally sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To enhance flavors, allow the ragu to rest for a day in the fridge before serving. For a vegan option, omit Parmesan cheese.

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