Mushroom Ragu
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Mushroom Ragu, a delightful vegetarian sauce that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. Rich in flavor and easy to make, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting masterpiece in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it pairs beautifully with pasta, polenta, or even as a filling for lasagna. With earthy mushrooms at its core and a blend of aromatic vegetables, this ragu is not only delicious but also nutritious. Your loved ones will ask for seconds!
- 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, coarsely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
- 1 large stalk celery, coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds mushrooms (1 pound white, 1 pound brown), chopped
- ½ cup tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
- Coarsely chop the onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped vegetables for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, and tomato paste; cook together to enhance flavors.
- Stir in the chopped mushrooms with salt and pepper; cook until moisture evaporates (about 20 minutes).
- Finish with balsamic vinegar for added depth.
- Serve over cooked pasta or polenta, garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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