Mushroom Ragout over Soft Polenta (Italian)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Mushroom Ragout over Soft Polenta (Italian)
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 shallot , finely chopped
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley , fresh
2 basil leaves , torn
1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes , dried
1 lb mushroom , assorted like cremini oyster white , chantrelles , chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup water
salt and pepper
1 cup grated fontana cheese
1 onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
3 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
513
Sugar
6g
Fat
33g
Mushroom Ragout over Soft Polenta is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cool fall evening. The mushrooms are cooked in a fragrant sauce with garlic, parsley, and basil, and served over creamy polenta. This dish originated in Northern Italy, where polenta is a staple food. Traditionally, polenta was made by stirring coarsely ground cornmeal in a pot of boiling water for hours until it became a thick porridge-like consistency. Today, instant polenta makes the process much easier, but the results are just as delicious.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2.Add the garlic and shallot and cook until softened and fragrant.
3.Add the parsley, basil, and chili pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
4.Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
5.Add the white wine or water and continue cooking until the liquid has mostly evaporated.
6.Season the mushroom ragout with salt and pepper to taste.
7.In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
8.Add the onion and chili pepper flakes and cook until the onion is softened and translucent.
9.Add the vegetable broth and salt and bring to a boil.
10.Slowly whisk in the cornmeal and reduce the heat to low.
11.Cook the polenta, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until thick and creamy.
12.Stir in the grated fontana cheese and parmesan cheese.

PROS

This Mushroom Ragout over Soft Polenta is a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish.

The combination of mushrooms and polenta is a classic Italian pairing.

This dish is also gluten-free and can be made vegan by omitting the cheese.

CONS

This dish may take some time to prepare, so it is not ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.

The polenta requires constant stirring while cooking, which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms are a good source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
They are low in calories and fat and can help boost the immune system.
Polenta is a good source of complex carbohydrates, which can help provide sustained energy.
It is also gluten-free and can be a good alternative to wheat-based grains.

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