Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Porcini Mushroom Ragù over Pasta, a comforting dish that transports you to a cozy Italian trattoria. This delectable ragù combines earthy dried porcini mushrooms with aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and a splash of red wine, creating a sauce that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe promises a culinary adventure that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 8 oz spaghetti or pappardelle pasta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes until rehydrated. Drain and chop.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped porcini mushrooms; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add tomato paste and red wine to the skillet; simmer for 5-7 minutes until reduced by half.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Toss cooked pasta with the ragù, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg