Mushroom Ragout

Serves: 2

Gabriella Kub

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

38

Spice

58

Sweetness

45

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 small

Carrot (diced)

1 clove

Garlic (minced)

1 tbsp

Tomato Paste

Directions:

1

In a small bowl, soak the dried mushrooms in 1/4 cup of hot water for 30 minutes

2

Remove the mushrooms from the soaking liquid and coarsely chop

3

Strain and reserve the liquid

4

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat

5

Add the carrots, celery, and shallots, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes

6

Add the garlic, porcini, rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes more

7

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes

8

Add the wine and the reserved mushroom liquid and simmer until the liquid is reduced by about half

9

Add the tomatoes and a 1/2 teaspoon of the salt

10

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes

11

In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and butter over high heat

12

When the foam begins to subside, add the mushrooms

13

Lower the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes

14

Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and season with pepper to taste

15

Add the mushrooms to the tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes

16

Serve as is, or with pasta, polenta, or toasted bread