Description
This hearty Mushroom Ragù served over creamy polenta is a comforting and satisfying vegetarian dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. The earthy flavors of the mushrooms combined with aromatic herbs create a rich and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with the smooth polenta. A versatile recipe that can be enjoyed as a main course for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ragù:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or portobello), chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Polenta:
- 1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Ragù: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, then pour in red wine. Add crushed tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and vegetable broth. Simmer for 25–30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in parsley.
- Polenta: Bring water or broth to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in polenta, reduce heat, and cook until thick. Stir in butter and Parmesan if using.
- Serve the mushroom ragù over the creamy polenta, garnished with extra parsley.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the butter and Parmesan and use only olive oil.
- You can substitute white wine for red if preferred.
- The ragù also pairs beautifully with pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with polenta
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
