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Ragout of Mushrooms

This ragout of mushrooms is a real game-changer. It's super easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bolognese, Mushroom Ragout
Servings: 4
Author: Carlo Cao

Ingredients

Mushroom ragout

  • 1 kg portobello mushrooms finely ground ((35 oz))
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 small carrot chopped
  • 1 stick of celery chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 50 g dried porcini mushrooms or morels soaked in 200 ml warm water squeezed out and chopped ((1¾ oz))
  • 200 ml red wine ((⅘ cup))
  • 50 ml marsala optional ((⅕ cup))
  • 500 g pelati ((17 oz))
  • 150 ml soy milk ((⅗ cup))

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan, add mushrooms and sauté until the liquid has completely evaporated and the mushrooms are golden brown (about 15 minutes).
  • Then remove mushrooms and place in a bowl.
  • In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add tomato paste and rehydrated mushrooms and sauté briefly. Then add the sauted mushrooms and mix well.
  • Deglaze with red wine and marsala (if you use it) and simmer until wine is completely evaporated.
  • Add pelati, mix well and simmer for about 25 minutes.
  • Finally, stir in milk, season with salt and pepper, mix well and serve straight away.

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