This hearty, homemade mushroom Bolognese is simple to prepare and pairs beautifully with ravioli, gnocchi, or any pasta you love.
Try other comforting pasta dishes such as pizza pasta casserole, one-pot spinach chicken pasta, or penne with asparagus and marinara for more ideas.
Italian food is warm and satisfying—perfect comfort food. While a basic spaghetti dinner is fine now and then, switching to a flavorful mushroom Bolognese brings something new to the table without adding complexity.
At the heart of this recipe is the homemade sauce. Don’t be intimidated by the idea of making sauce from scratch—this Mushroom Bolognese uses easy-to-find ingredients and comes together quickly. You may already have most items in your pantry.
One of the best shortcuts is using store-bought ravioli. The fresh, savory mushroom sauce elevates even premade pasta, so no one will miss homemade pasta dough.
This recipe suits casual winter dinner parties and busy weeknights alike. It’s an excellent option when you want something comforting but fast—similar in convenience to a quick penne with vodka sauce.
Feel free to vary the ravioli or pasta: cheese or mushroom ravioli both work well, and the sauce is also excellent over gnocchi or your favorite pasta shape. Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Mushroom Bolognese
Author: Jaclyn
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pepper, to taste
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- ½ pound mushrooms, sliced
- ½ Tablespoon oregano
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- chopped basil, optional, for serving
- parmesan cheese, optional, for serving
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté about 5 minutes, until the onions are softened.
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Stir in the tomato sauce, water, sliced mushrooms, oregano, and sugar. Cook together, stirring, for about 3 minutes to combine flavors.
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Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer 10–15 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to tenderize and the flavors to meld.
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Serve the Bolognese over your favorite pasta or ravioli. Top with grated Parmesan and fresh chopped basil if desired.
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