Mixed Mushroom Ragu

Ingredients

• 4 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil

• ½ LB oyster mushrooms chopped

• ½ LB shiitake mushrooms destemmed and chopped

• 1 medium onion chopped

• 3 cloves chopped garlic,

• 1 25-OZ jar tomato puree

• 2 sprigs fresh oregano

• 2 Sprigs Fresh thyme

• 1 bunch basil chopped

• ¼ CUP heavy cream (optional)

• Salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flake to taste

Method

1. Heat oil medium-high in a heavy bottom, medium sized saucepot; sear mushrooms until lightly browned.

2. Add onions and garlic; sweat until translucent

3. Add tomato puree and, oregano, and thyme; simmer for 20 to 25 minutes

4. Add cream (optional)

5. Remove from heat and add basil; season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flake to taste. Serve over pasta or eggplant parmesan