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Mushroom Ragù

Mushroom Ragù

A hearty Mushroom Ragù with a rich flavor, enhanced by red chiles and cream, perfect for pasta or as a sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

Mushroom Base

  • 1.5-2 pounds mixed mushrooms cleaned and trimmed
  • 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow or white onion finely diced
  • 3 stalks celery finely diced
  • 3 medium carrots finely diced
  • 1 head garlic peeled and chopped
  • 5 pieces dried red chiles (chile de arbol) stemmed and torn into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Liquids and Seasonings

  • ¼ cup porcini powder
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cubes vegetable bouillon or 2 tablespoons homemade bouillon powder
  • 2 cans crushed tomatoes 28-ounce each
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

Cream and Zest

  • 1 cup heavy cream or cashew cream optional, room temperature
  • 1 piece lemon zest of one

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 250F.
  • Chop the mushrooms very finely, either by hand or using a food processor in batches.

Cooking

  • In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, red chile, and salt. Cook for about 10 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the chopped mushrooms and porcini powder, cooking until mushrooms release moisture, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, water, and bouillon.
  • Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer, crush oregano between palms into the pot, and optionally stir in the cream. Adjust seasoning with more salt as needed and stir in lemon zest.
  • Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 1-3 hours until the ragu has thickened and concentrated.
  • Use immediately or allow to cool completely before refrigerating or freezing.

Notes

Adjust the amount of red chiles according to your spice preference. Use fire-roasted crushed tomatoes for a smoky flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, Hearty, Mushroom Ragù, Pasta, sauce, vegetarian
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