Portobello Mushroom, Hot and Sweet Pepper Ragu with

Name: Portobello Mushroom, Hot and Sweet Pepper Ragu with Pappardelle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Italian red cherry peppers or 2 large Fresno chile peppers; 1 large or 2 medium red bell peppers; 1/4 cup EVOO; 1/4 pound pancetta or guanciale, chopped into batons; 4 to 5 portobello mushroom caps, gills scraped, sliced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh sage; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 tablespoon fresh marjoram or oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried; 4 large cloves garlic, sliced; 1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups dry red wine; One 32-ounce can whole D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes; 1 pound pappardelle; Pecorino cheese, grated, for serving

Servings: persons

2 Italian red cherry peppers or 2 large Fresno chile peppers
1 large or 2 medium red bell peppers
1/4 cup EVOO
1/4 pound pancetta or guanciale, chopped into batons
4 to 5 portobello mushroom caps, gills scraped, sliced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh sage
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tablespoon fresh marjoram or oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
4 large cloves garlic, sliced
1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
One 32-ounce can whole D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes
1 pound pappardelle
Pecorino cheese, grated, for serving

1
Preheat the broiler and char the red cherry and bell peppers until evenly blackened.
2
Place in a bowl and cover to cool.
3
Peel and seed the peppers.
4
Finely dice the red cherry peppers, and then chop the red bell peppers into 1/4-inch dice.
5
Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the pancetta to render, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Stir in the mushrooms and cook until dark and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
7
Add the rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram, garlic, onions and some salt and black pepper and cook 5 minutes.
8
Stir in the tomato paste and roasted peppers.
9
Deglaze with the wine and cook until reduced by half, scraping reducing up the bits on the bottom of the pan, about 2 minutes.
10
Stir in the tomatoes and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down, 30 minutes.
11
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pappardelle to al dente.
12
Reserve 1 cup of the starchy cooking water before draining, and tossing the pasta with the sauce and the cooking water 1 minute.
13
To serve, combine the pasta with lots of grated pecorino, passing more at the table, for topping.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Italian red cherry peppers or 2 large Fresno chile peppers, 1 large or 2 medium red bell peppers, 1/4 cup EVOO, 1/4 pound pancetta or guanciale, chopped into batons, and more.

Yes, Portobello Mushroom, Hot and Sweet Pepper Ragu with Pappardelle falls under the General 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.

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Portobello Mushroom, Hot and Sweet Pepper Ragu with Pappardelle

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