Description
Mushroom Ragu is a rich and hearty sauce that transforms any pasta dish into a comforting meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this flavorful recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. The deep umami taste of mushrooms combined with aromatic herbs creates a savory sauce that appeals to both vegetarians and meat lovers. Serve it over your favorite pasta, polenta, gnocchi, or use it as a filling in lasagna for an unforgettable flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large stalk celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 pounds mixed mushrooms (white and brown)
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
Instructions
- Chop the mushrooms, onion, carrots, and celery finely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped vegetables for about 5 minutes.
- Add grated garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, and tomato paste; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in the mushrooms, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until water evaporates (about 20 minutes).
- Mix in balsamic vinegar before turning off the heat.
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions, reserve some water, then combine with mushroom ragu in the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg