Recipe Name Gnocchi wild mushroom ragu Submitted by Guest Recipe Description Tasty home made gnocchi with hearty mushroom sauce Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 60 Ready In (minutes) 75

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onion, chopped 2 medium Carrots 3 cups pieces Mushrooms, Sliced-package 8oz 1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) celery 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup tomatoes, canned 8 fliud ounces white wine Steps Sequence Step 1 Heat half of the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add half of the wild mushrooms and cook until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then push to the edges of the pot. Add the remaining olive oil and wild mushrooms and cook 3 to 5 more minutes. Add the cremini mushrooms and cook 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Add the wine; cook, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 more minutes. Add the tomatoes, 2 cups water, the bay leaves, coriander, fennel, red pepper flakes, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer over medium heat, about 30 minutes (thin with water if needed). Season with salt and pepper. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi, stir and cook for 1 minute after they float, about 3 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the pot with the sauce and gently stir over low heat