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Mixed Mushroom Bolognese

While traditional ragù alla bolognese has a special place in my heart (and stomach), this mushroom variation is a delicious and satisfying alternative. For a vegetarian diet, the pancetta can be omitted entirely.The recipe makes 8 cups of sauce and is easily halved for a smaller yield. The sauce can be made several days in advance, through step 5, refrigerated, and gently reheated before finishing with the cheeses and herbs.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ounce dried chanterelle mushrooms
  • 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 -1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 rib celery , finely diced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 medium carrot , finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 small onion , chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 4 ounces diced pancetta (omit for vegetarian)
  • 1 pound fresh mixed mushrooms (such as button, cremini, and shiitake), coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 56 ounces canned crushed tomatoes , preferably San Marzano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves , torn
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves , torn
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. Soak dried chanterelle and porcini mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes. Strain liquid through a coffee filter and set aside. Rinse mushrooms thoroughly, dry, and coarsely chop.
  2. Heat olive oil in a stock pot or braisier over medium heat. Sauté celery, carrots, and onion 10-12 minutes until softened and just beginning to brown. Add pancetta and continue to sauté until pancetta is lightly crisp around the edges and the fat begins to render.
  3. Add fresh mushrooms, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and chopped reconstituted mushrooms and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add red wine to the pan and scrape up any brown bits that have accumulated on the bottom and sides. Add tomato paste and reserved mushroom soaking liquid, stirring to combine for 1-2 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes.
  5. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, 40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in fresh oregano, basil, mascarpone, Parmigiano Reggiano, and grated nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss sauce with pappardelle or tagliatelle, adding a few spoonfuls of reserved pasta cooking water to thin the sauce as needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 400mg (17%) Potassium 481mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1045IU (21%) Vitamin C 11.1mg (12%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Potassium 481mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1045IU 21%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.