Name: Pasta with mushroom mince (homestyle)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 500 g white or brown mushrooms; 1 small carrot; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 400 ml diced tomatoes (concasse); 30 ml red wine; 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; salt; pepper; 1 pack pasta (spaghetti or penne); water; salt

Pasta with mushroom mince (homestyle)

Servings

Preperation

15 minutes

Cooking

35 minutes

Waiting

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For the mushroom mince, add the mushrooms, half the olive oil and the carrot to a blender and process until it has a mince-like texture.

Heat the remaining olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 7–8 minutes until softened and sweet.

Add the mushroom mixture and sauté over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, until all the liquid evaporates and it turns brown, like classic mince.

Add the tomato paste and rub it into the pan for 1 minute.

Deglaze with the red wine and let it evaporate.

Add the diced tomatoes, paprika, oregano, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens and becomes tender.

Meanwhile, boil the pasta in plenty of salted water and keep it al dente.

Transfer the pasta straight into the pan with the mushroom mince, mix well and, if needed, add a little pasta water.

Serve with parmesan and a little olive oil on top, if desired.