Parmesan Bruschetta With Mushroom Ragu Recipes

CREAMY MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. Stir in the cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, place baguette slices on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Rub garlic over toasts; discard garlic., Stir the basil, parsley and thyme into mushroom mixture; heat through. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each toast. Serve immediately.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE-MUSHROOM RAGOûT

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Broil polenta rounds on a lightly oiled large heavy baking sheet 3 to 4 inches from heat until lightly browned in spots, about 7 minutes. Turn rounds over and sprinkle with cheese, then broil until polenta is golden in spots and cheese is melted, about 7 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers, then cook sausage, breaking up lumps, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine and boil, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Stir in sausage and tomato sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Season with salt.
• Serve ragout spooned over polenta.

MUSHROOM-PARMESAN TART

Steps:

• Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and sugar. Add the butter and rub it into the flour between your fingers until the butter is in pea-size pieces and the mixture resembles a sandy meal. Add the ice water into the flour mixture 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring with your hands or a fork as you go. Add water until the dough forms a cohesive shaggy mass and most of the flour at the bottom of the bowl has been incorporated. Knead the dough in the bowl a few times if necessary, just until it holds together.
• Divide the dough into 2 equal balls and flatten each into a 1-inch-thick disc. Wrap each in plastic, and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. (The dough may be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.)
• Prepare the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the onion, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and slightly browned in spots, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium. Add the mushrooms and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and their liquid has evaporated, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to the large mixing bowl with the onion and let cool completely.
• Take one disc of dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured work surface into an 11-inch circle. Fit the crust into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom (or a pie pan), trimming off or crimping any extra dough around the perimeter. Freeze the crust in the pan for 15 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour. (If using a store-bought pie shell, pour the mushroom mixture into the crust and, using a spoon, spread it evenly.)
• Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream; season with salt and pepper. Pour into the bowl with the mushroom mixture, add the cheese and stir until combined. Transfer the mixture into the prepared tart pan and spread it into an even layer using a rubber spatula.
• Bake tart for about 40 minutes, until the crust and filling are golden-brown. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then serve hot.

MUSHROOM RAGU

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat the oil. When almost smoking, add the onions and garlic over medium-low heat until the onions have wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to high and saute until mushrooms are tender and all the liquid has evaporated. Remove pan from heat and pour in Marsala. Return pan to stove and allow wine to evaporate, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and simmer for 1/2 hour until the sauce has reduced by half. Add heavy cream and mix well. Take the pan off the heat and add the fresh herbs and Parmesan and mix thoroughly.

PARMESAN BRUSCHETTA WITH MUSHROOM RAGU

Steps:

• Add hot water to dried mushrooms in bowl; let stand 15 min. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add fresh mushrooms, onions, crushed pepper and 1/4 cup cheese; mix well. Cook 10 min., stirring frequently.
• Add soaked mushrooms (with liquid) to skillet along with the tomatoes and thyme; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 min.
• Spoon mushroom mixture onto toast slices just before serving.

PARMESAN BRUSCHETTA WITH MUSHROOM RAGU

Steps:

• Add hot water to dried mushrooms in bowl; let stand 15 min. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add fresh mushrooms, onions, crushed pepper and 1/4 cup cheese; mix well. Cook 10 min., stirring frequently.
• Add soaked mushrooms (with liquid) to skillet along with the tomatoes and thyme; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 min.
• Spoon mushroom mixture onto toast slices just before serving.

PARMESAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Combine tomatoes, cheese, basil, garlic and 1/4 cup of the dressing; set aside.
• Brush both sides of bread slices with remaining dressing.
• Broil 6 inches from heat, 2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted on both sides. Top each with tomato mixture.