Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound mixed wild mushrooms (such as cremini, oyster, stemmed shiitake), chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup Marsala
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over a medium flame.
  • When almost smoking, add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
  • Increase the heat to high and saute until the mushrooms are tender and all the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the Marsala.
  • Return the pan to the heat and simmer until the Marsala evaporates, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and simmer until the sauce has reduced by half, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese, basil, and parsley.
  • Season the ragu with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • (The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead.
  • Cool, then cover and refrigerate.
  • Rewarm before using.)