Make-Ahead Gravy

1. 1

   Place porcini mushrooms in bowl, and cover with 2 cups boiling water.

2. 2

   Let stand 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove porcini and squeeze liquid back into bowl; coarsely chop porcini.

4. 4

   Reserve liquid.

5. 5

   Coat skillet with olive oil cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

6. 6

   Add cremini mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and porcini, and saute 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes, stirring once or twice.

8. 8

   Sprinkle in flour and saute 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in broth, wine, tomato paste, rosemary, reserved porcini liquid, and 2 cups water.

10. 10

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Strain through fine-mesh sieve into saucepan, and discard mushrooms.

12. 12

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes, or until reduced to 4 cups.

13. 13

    Season with salt and pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.