Polenta With Creamy Mushroom Ragu Recipe

Name: Polenta With Creamy Mushroom Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Polenta; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/2 water; 1 whole milk; 1 small garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup Grana Padano; 1/4 cup frozen sweet corn; 1 tablespoon butter; Mushroom ragu; 12 ounces Variety of fresh and/or dried mushrooms. I used baby bella and dried lobster mushrooms, rehydrated; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic, chopped; thyme; 1.5 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled; salt; red pepper flakes; tomato paste; 2 tablespoons red wine; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup heavy cream; salt

Servings: persons

Polenta
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 water
1 whole milk
1 small garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup Grana Padano
1/4 cup frozen sweet corn
1 tablespoon butter
Mushroom ragu
12 ounces Variety of fresh and/or dried mushrooms. I used baby bella and dried lobster mushrooms, rehydrated
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic, chopped
thyme
1.5 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
salt
red pepper flakes
tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup heavy cream
salt

1
Whisk the water, salt, pepper and cornmeal in a medium saucepan
2
Boil the milk separately, then whisk it into the cornmeal
3
Simmer cornmeal, whisking constantly for about 15 minutes or until desired consistency is reached
4
stir in butter, cheese and sweet corn
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper
6
Slice mushrooms and set aside
7
Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat
8
Add shallots, garlic, red pepper flakes and thyme and sautee until aromatic, about 30 seconds
9
Add mushrooms and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until they release their water
10
Add wine and vinegar and cook until mostly evaporated
11
Add tomato paste and stir for about a minute
12
Add cream and bacon and cook until sauce has thickened
13
Season with salt to taste
14
Serve over polenta

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Polenta, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1/2 water, 1 whole milk, and more.

Yes, Polenta With Creamy Mushroom Ragu falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Polenta With Creamy Mushroom Ragu

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