Gnocchi With Wild Mushroom Ragu

Serves: 2

Amie Torphy

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

46

Sweetness

46

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 large

Onion (diced)

2 small

Carrot (diced)

1 stalk

Celery (diced)

2 tbsps

Tomato Paste

1 tbsp

Thyme (fresh)

Directions:

1

Heat half of the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat

2

Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes

3

Add half of the wild mushrooms and cook until golden, 3 to 5 minutes

4

Season with salt and pepper, then push to the edges of the pot

5

Add the remaining olive oil and wild mushrooms and cook 3 to 5 more minutes

6

Add the cremini mushrooms and cook 1 more minute

7

Season with salt and pepper

8

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes

9

Add the wine; cook, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 more minutes

10

Add the tomatoes, 2 cups water, the bay leaves, coriander, fennel, red pepper flakes, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste

11

Simmer over medium heat, about 30 minutes (thin with water if needed)

12

Season with salt and pepper

13

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

14

Add the gnocchi, stir and cook for 1 minute after they float, about 3 minutes total

15

Transfer with a slotted spoon to the pot with the sauce and gently stir over low heat

16

Serve topped with mascarpone and/or mint

17

Photograph by Con Poulos