MUSHROOM RAGOUT OVER SOFT POLENTA (ITALIAN)

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We really enjoy this and I've also made it when my vegetarian neice or friend came over. This is a great meal but can also be a side. I got this recipe from the a newspaper clipping.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • Mushroom Ragout:.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, shallot, parsley, basil and dried pepper flakes and saute until garlic and shallots are a light yellow color (about 3 min).
  • Add mushrooms and toss.
  • Pour wine or water over mushroom mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  • Turn down heat to low, cover and stir occasionaally until mushrooms are reduced and water has been completely absorbed (about 20 min).
  • While mushrooms are simmering start the polenta.
  • Stir in fontina cheese and stir until cheese has melted.
  • Polenta:.
  • Heat 2 Tbs olive oil in a dutchoven and add the chopped onion and saute until transulsant.
  • Pour in the 3 cups of broth add the salt and bring to a boil.
  • Pour in the cornmeal stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes stirring often.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Quickly turn into a large shallow bowl.
  • Pour mushroom mixture over top, and sprinkle with additional parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 698.7, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4, Protein 9.1

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