4.9 from 39 votes
Mushroom Ragu Over Polenta Squares
Delicious cheesy mushroom ragu served over polenta squares. A quick and easy vegetarian entree or appetizer idea. Sophisticated taste without the fuss!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 390 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For Polenta
- 4 Cups water
- 1 Cup Coarse Cornmeal or Polenta Flour
- 1 Cup cheese shredded
- 1 Tablespoon water
- salt + pepper to taste
- cooking spray
For Mushroom Ragu
- 24 oz mixed mushrooms sliced (I used shitake and portobello)
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 leaves hyme
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 Cup red wine
- 1/4 Cup heavy cream
- salt + pepper to taste
Assembly
- 1 Cup cheese shredded
Instructions
For Polenta
- Line an 8x8" square pan with foil. Spray all over with nonstick spray
- In a big heavy saucepan, boil the water with a bit of salt
- Quickly add the cornmeal and reduce the heat to low. Whisk constantly to prevent lumps
- When mixture becomes creamy and thick, about 3-4 minutes, add the butter, cheese, salt and pepper and mix with a wooden spoon until the cheese has melted
- Place polenta inside prepared pan and smooth the top with a spoon
- Let the polenta cool in the fridge for an hour
Cup of Yum
For Mushroom Ragu
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat the butter and olive oil
- Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute
- Add the mushrooms and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms have softened. About 4-5 minutes
- Pour the wine and cook until the liquid has reduced significantly. About 3-4 minutes
- Add salt and pepper
- Add the heavy cream and stir until the mushrooms are creamy and the cream has reduced. 2-3 minutes
Assembly
- Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Line a sheet pan with foil and spray non-stick spray
- Remove cooled polenta from fridge
- Cut into equal squares and place on the lined pan
- Bake for 5 minutes on each side
- Divide the mushroom mixture in between the squares
- Sprinkle the cheese on top
- Place sheet pan back in the oven and bake for 3 minutes or until cheese has melted
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
258mg
(11%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
665IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1.1mg
(1%)
Calcium
289mg
(29%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 665IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 289mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.