Mushroom Ragu
A comforting and flavorful dish made with mixed mushrooms, vegetables, and tomatoes, perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g mixed mushrooms, chopped Use a mix of shiitake, cremini, and portobello for best flavor.
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 400 g canned tomatoes Crushed or diced tomatoes work well.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- as needed Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by prepping all your ingredients. Chop the mixed mushrooms, finely dice the onion, carrot, and celery, and mince the garlic.
Cooking Base
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté the mixture until the vegetables become soft and fragrant, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Add Mushrooms
- Add the chopped mixed mushrooms to the pan. Cook them down, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 8-10 minutes.
Incorporate Tomatoes
- Once the mushrooms are cooked down, add the canned tomatoes and mix well with the mushroom base.
Season Well
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste and stir well to combine all ingredients.
Simmer the Ragu
- Reduce the heat to low and let the ragu simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Adjust Seasoning
- After 20 minutes, taste the ragu and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
Prepare for Serving
- Once the ragu has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat. Let it cool slightly while you prepare your pasta or other base of choice.
Garnish and Serve
- To serve, spoon the mushroom ragu over your choice of pasta or grain. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Enjoy
- Sit back, relax, and enjoy your homemade Mushroom Ragu.
Notes
For a creamy version, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of sour cream after simmering. This dish tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep. Proper browning of mushrooms is crucial for flavor enhancement.