Mushroom Ragout over Creamy Polenta

A recipe bucket list, hmmm this was a tough one for me. I have made so many things already I wasn’t sure what to make but I started thinking and remembered a conversation that I had with a friend of mine Randy, about a polenta that he had while out at a restaurant. A mushroom polenta. When he mentioned that I thought I would have to try a Mushroom Ragout over Creamy Polenta.

I had never made a creamy polenta, years ago I had made one that you slice but never a creamy one. I deposited that conversation in the back of my mind to try someday. Well, here is the day!!! I was also recently flipping through my Fine Cooking magazine and came across this recipe. Exactly what I wanted to try so off I went to make this delicious dish.

Wow was it fantastic? Another recipe for the vegetarian archives. I recently have been upping the vegetarian meals from one to two a week and if they are super delicious like this one I am not hearing complaints from my family as to where the meat is?

Try this around your table, it would make a great side too!! Happy #SundaySupper to everyone!!!

Mushroom Ragout over Creamy Polenta for New Year's Bucket List #SundaySupper

Tara Noland

A fabulous vegetarian entree that is hearty and delicious!

5 from 10 votes

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 441 kcal

Ingredients

 

• 1/2 oz. dried mixed mushrooms or porcini
• 3 Tbsp. butter divided
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 shallots minced
• Kosher salt
• 2 lb. mixed fresh mushrooms shitake, portabello, button, cremini, oyster, etc., coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup dry vermouth
• 2 Tbsp. heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mixed herbs parsley, tarragon, basil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/8 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup mascarpone
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese the one I use had a dusting of spices

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl with 1 1/2 cups, of warm water soak the dried mushrooms for 10 min. Remove the mushrooms reserving the liquid and coarsely chop. Pour the liquid through a small sieve reserving one cup. Set both aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot add 1 Tbsp of butter and olive oil and heat over medium heat, when the butter is melted add the shallots and saute until tender, about 4 min.
• Add the fresh mushrooms and 1 tsp. salt. Cook until they start to soften, 6 min. Add the dried mushrooms and continue cooking for about 4 minutes more or until the mushrooms have released their liquid and are very tender.
• Add the vermouth and cook until it is evaporated for about 2 min. more. Add the reserved mushroom water from the dried mushrooms and reduce to 1/3 cup. Stir in the heavy cream and 3 Tbsp. of the herbs. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• In a medium pot bring 4 1/2 cups of water to a boil and add cornmeal, 1 tsp. salt and stir. Cover and cook for 5 min. stirring occasionally. Whisk if needed to make it smooth. Whisk in the remaining 2 Tbsp. butter and the mascarpone. Add the parmesan and stir with a spoon.
• Serve the polenta with the mushrooms on top, sprinkled with the remaining herbs and the goat cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 13gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 457mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g

Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

This week’s Sunday Supper is all about trying something new, something that’s been on your bucket list but you have yet to tackle.  We have had so much fun with this and can’t wait to share these recipes with you!

Join us this Sunday at 7 pm Eastern Time on Twitter as we share our bucket list recipes during our #SundaySupper chat. 

The variety of recipes this week is incredible. Many different cuisines are featured. There is something for everyone:

Sunday Supper Specialty Breads:

• Homemade Bagels with Mimosa Spread by Daily Dish Recipes
• Homemade Tortillas by Supper for a Steal
• Alton Brown’s Soft Pretzels by Hezzi-D’s Book and Cooks
• Braided Challah by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Belgian Waffles by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Gluten-free Bread by Happy Baking Days
• Monkey Bread by Vintage Kitchen Notes

Sunday Supper Main Dishes:

• Gluten Free Ravioli by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• Bagna Cauda and Potatoes by Shockingly Delicious
• Mushroom Ragout over Creamy Polenta by Noshing with the Nolands
• Butternut Squash Gnocchi by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Ropa Vieja by Magnolia Days
• Tah-Dig (Persian Rice) by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
• Fresh Ravioli with Ricotta by Comfy Cuisine
• Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon by Hip Foodie Mom
• French Onion Soup by The Weekend Gourmet
• Savory Spinach-Filled Crepe Cake with Cheddar Sauce by Webicurean
• San Antonio Puffy Tacos by Sustainable Dad

Sunday Supper Desserts and Snacks:

• Creamy Lemon Fudge by Chocolate Moosey
• Faux Ice Cream with Bananas by Country Girl in the Village
• Divinity by Juanita’s Cocina
• French Macarons by I Run for Wine
• Nut and Seed Nougat by What Smells So Good
• Chocolate Meringue Cake (gluten free) by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
• Gluten-Free Golden Fudge Cake by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Granola Bars with Dried Fruit by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Mini Classic Key Lime Pies  by In the Kitchen with KP
• Hot Lemon Curd Soufflés by Food Lust People Love

Are you ready to tackle your culinary bucket list? I’m one down and lots to go. Perhaps my next one will be a recipe in today’s event. They all look so good. Choices, choices…

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here → Sunday Supper Movement.