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Mushroom Ragu Pasta

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A hearty, slow-simmered mushroom ragù with red wine and tomatoes tossed through wide ribbons of pasta—a satisfying, plant-based twist on classic Italian comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 500 g mixed mushrooms (cremini, portobello, shiitake), finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 120 ml dry red wine (½ cup)
  • 1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 250 ml vegetable broth (1 cup)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 400 g pappardelle or tagliatelle pasta
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Optional: vegan Parmesan (or regular Parmesan), to serve

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery; cook until softened, 6–8 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in chopped mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
  4. Blend in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes, stirring, to caramelize.
  5. Pour in red wine; simmer 2–3 minutes until almost evaporated.
  6. Add crushed tomatoes, thyme, oregano, bay leaf and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy. Season with salt and pepper; discard bay leaf.
  7. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  8. Toss pasta with mushroom ragù, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to coat.
  9. Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley and optional vegan Parmesan.

Notes

  • Pulsing the mushrooms in a food processor gives the sauce a minced-meat texture.
  • For an alcohol-free version, replace wine with extra broth.
  • Sauce keeps 3 days refrigerated; flavors deepen overnight.
  • Pair with gluten-free pasta for a GF meal.

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Keywords: mushroom ragù, vegan pasta, Italian comfort food, weeknight dinner

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