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Hearty Vegan Mushroom Ragu for Comforting Dinner

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2carrots, finely chopped
  • 2celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 4garlic cloves, minced
  • 500gmixed mushrooms (cremini, portobello, shiitake), finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoonstomato paste
  • 1/2 cupdry red wine (optional)
  • 1 cupvegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoonsoy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 teaspoondried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoondried oregano
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
  • 400gtagliatelle or pasta of choice

Instructions

  1. Start by finely dicing the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
  2. In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add chopped vegetables, and sauté.
  3. Add finely chopped mushrooms and cook until browned.
  4. Add tomato paste and red wine, scrape, and reduce.
  5. Pour in broth, soy sauce, thyme, and oregano, and simmer.
  6. Boil pasta separately according to package instructions.
  7. Toss pasta with ragu and reserved water.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

Notes

Allow the flavors to meld for optimal taste, and try different variations to make it your own.

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