Mushroom Bolognese Pasta
This pasta is made with a delicious and hearty tomato sauce full of flavorful mushrooms marinated in garlic, shallots, and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb mushrooms (portabellas), diced
- 1/2 c dried mushrooms, diced (optional)
- 1 shallot, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1-2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2.5 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot with a wide base, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the fresh mushrooms first, followed by the dried ones, if using.
- Once the mushrooms have caramelized and the water has evaporated, add the shallots, garlic, carrots, and bell pepper. Mix over the heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, and taste to see if you want more salt.
- Add the marinara sauce and simmer for ten minutes before serving over your favorite pasta noodles.
- For the one pot meal variation, add 1.5 cups of water to the marinara sauce and bring to a boil. Add an extra tablespoon of olive oil and one pound of pasta and allow to simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes so that the pasta doesn't stick.
