Looking for a tasty alternative to traditional bolognese? This delicious wild mushroom bolognese is the recipe for you! It is a delicious twist on a classic bolognese and ready in just an hour.
In a large pan over medium heat, add your olive oil, carrots, and onion and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until they begin to soften.
½ cup carrots, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup yellow onion
In the same pan add your mushrooms and cook for about 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
16 ounces Wild mushrooms
Now add all of your wine and cook until the wine almost completely evaporates and gets absorbed into the meat.
½ cup Italian white wine
Once your wine has completely evaporated out (you cannot smell the alcohol anymore) add the cream and completely reduce.
½ cup heavy cream
Add tomatoes and mix well.
28 oz pureed tomatoes
Next, add salt and pepper and mix well.
1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper
Cover with a tight-fitting lid, turn down heat down to low, and allow to gently simmer for at least 1 hour, preferably 2, making sure to check it every 30 minutes or so and give it a good stir.
Taste for seasoning and see if it needs any salt.
Pasta
Bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove.
When the water is boiling salt it well and add your pasta. Follow the instructions on the box of spaghetti for cooking just to al dente. For fresh pasta usually 2-3 minutes is all you need.
1 lb rigatoni
Once the pasta if cooked drain the pasta and place it back into the pot. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water in case you need to thin the sauce.
Add 1 ladle of the red sauce to the pasta and mix well to prevent it from sticking to itself.
Serving
Toss the pasta and sauce together.
Serve this with freshly grated Parmesan on the side.
½ cup Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Enjoy!
Notes
Storing leftovers:If you have leftover bolognese, let it come to room temperature then place in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.To re-heat: Place the bolognese in a microwave-safe bowl then cover with a lightly moistened paper towel or towel. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated all the way through.