Lion’s Mane Mushroom Ragu

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Lion's Mane Mushroom Ragu

Yield: 4

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta (spaghetti, tagliatelle, or bucatini)
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (optional)
• 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb. lion's mane mushrooms
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 15 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• grated parmesan for serving

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil for the pasta.
2. Meanwhile, tear the lion's mane mushrooms into one inch pieces. Set aside.
3. In a large heavy bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Once hot, add the bacon pieces if using. If not, skip this step. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crisped.
4. Add the carrot and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until the vegetables have totally softened and are beginning to brown.
5. Add 1/4 cup olive oil then add the garlic. Cook the garlic for just 30 seconds until aromatic. Add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently for 5-6 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, oregano, and tomato paste, and stir. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, until the tomato paste starts to darken. Add the white wine, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce for 2 minutes more. Add the whole peeled tomatoes with their juices, crushing them with your hands into the pot. Add the stock, and give it a stir. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low uncovered for 10 minutes.
6. While the sauce cooks, add your pasta to the boiling water and cook until just al dente. Drain. Add the drained pasta directly to the sauce pot and use tongs to coat. Cook for just one minute, then remove the pan from the heat. Top the pasta with grated parmesan and serve immediately.