Delicious cheesy mushroom ragu served over polenta squares. A quick and easy vegetarian entree or appetizer idea. Sophisticated taste without the fuss!
Course Appetizer, Entree
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 390kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan
Ingredients
For Polenta
4CupsWater
1CupCoarse Cornmeal or Polenta Flour
1CupCheeseshredded
1TablespoonWater
Salt + Pepper to taste
Cooking Spray
For Mushroom Ragu
24ozmixed Mushroomssliced (I used shitake and portobello)
Line an 8x8" square pan with foil. Spray all over with nonstick spray
In a big heavy saucepan, boil the water with a bit of salt
Quickly add the cornmeal and reduce the heat to low. Whisk constantly to prevent lumps
When mixture becomes creamy and thick, about 3-4 minutes, add the butter, cheese, salt and pepper and mix with a wooden spoon until the cheese has melted
Place polenta inside prepared pan and smooth the top with a spoon
Let the polenta cool in the fridge for an hour
For Mushroom Ragu
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat the butter and olive oil
Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute
Add the mushrooms and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms have softened. About 4-5 minutes
Pour the wine and cook until the liquid has reduced significantly. About 3-4 minutes
Add salt and pepper
Add the heavy cream and stir until the mushrooms are creamy and the cream has reduced. 2-3 minutes
Assembly
Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
Line a sheet pan with foil and spray non-stick spray
Remove cooled polenta from fridge
Cut into equal squares and place on the lined pan
Bake for 5 minutes on each side
Divide the mushroom mixture in between the squares
Sprinkle the cheese on top
Place sheet pan back in the oven and bake for 3 minutes or until cheese has melted