Roasted Mushroom Base

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, toss mushrooms with oil, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Spread in an even layer on baking sheets and bake in the middle and lower racks of the oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes and switching pans top to bottom halfway through.

5. 5

   The mushrooms should be tender and dry when done.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and allow to cool.

7. 7

   Grind in a grinder or pulse in a food processor fitted with steel blade until broken down into small pieces resembling ground meat.

8. 8

   What works best in my food processor is to pulse about 10 times, scrape down the sides of the bowl and then pulse another five to 10 times.

9. 9

   Taste and adjust seasoning.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.