Pasta with Vegetable "Bolognese" Recipe

Name: Pasta with Vegetable "Bolognese"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce); Kosher salt; 1 20 -ounce package cheese tortellini; 3 carrots, roughly chopped; 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped; 1 red onion, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 28 -ounce can peeled San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand; 1 cup fresh basil, torn

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce)
Kosher salt
1 20 -ounce package cheese tortellini
3 carrots, roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1 red onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 28 -ounce can peeled San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 cup fresh basil, torn

1
Soak the mushrooms in 1 cup hot water, 5 minutes.
2
Strain through a paper towel-lined sieve, reserving the liquid.
3
Rinse the mushrooms.
4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
5
Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs.
6
Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
7
Meanwhile, pulse the mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion and thyme in a food processor until finely chopped.
8
Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
9
Add the vegetables, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until they start browning, about 4 minutes.
10
Add the wine and the reserved mushroom liquid; bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned bits.
11
Cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
12
Add the tomatoes to the pot and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
13
Add the basil, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the tortellini.
14
Toss to coat, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
15
Photograph by Christopher Testani

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce), Kosher salt, 1 20 -ounce package cheese tortellini, 3 carrots, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Vegetable "Bolognese" falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta with Vegetable "Bolognese"

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