Potato Gnocchi With Pork and Wild Mushroom Ragu |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Recipe by Bruce Aidells. Published Feb. 2010 Bon Appetit. Ingredients:
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms |
1 1/2 cups boiling water |
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms (baby bella) |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
coarse kosher salt |
2 1/2 cups dry white wine, divided |
1 lb country-style boneless pork ribs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
2 ounces prosciutto, 1/4-inch-thick slices chopped (or coppa) |
6 ounces fresh mild italian sausage, casings removed (about 2 links) |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped |
1 celery, finely chopped |
2 cups crushed tomatoes (from one 28-ounce can) or 2 cups crushed tomatoes in puree (from one 28-ounce can) |
1 cup low sodium chicken broth (or more) |
2 bay leaves |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil |
potato gnocchi |
1 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Place dried porcini mushrooms in medium bowl; pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over. Let stand until mushrooms are soft, about 45 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to cutting board and chop coarsely. Reserve soaking liquid.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crimini mushrooms and garlic; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper and sauté until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup wine and simmer until crimini mushrooms are soft, about 4 minutes. Set aside (there may still be liquid in skillet).
3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with coarse salt and pepper. Add pork to pot and sauté until browned in spots, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to medium bowl. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot. Reduce heat to medium. Add coppa and stir 1 minute. Add sausages and cook until brown, breaking up into small pieces with back of spoon, about 3 minutes. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cover pot and cook vegetables until soft, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups wine; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed. Add tomatoes, 1 cup broth, bay leaves, reserved pork, and porcini mushrooms. Pour in reserved porcini soaking liquid, leaving any sediment behind in bowl. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until pork is tender, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 1 hour.
4. Stir crimini mushroom mixture in skillet into ragù. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cool. Cover; keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing.
5. Spoon off fat from surface of ragù; stir in basil. Add Potato Gnocchi; toss gently to coat. Simmer over medium heat until gnocchi are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Divide gnocchi and ragù among bowls. Sprinkle with some of cheese and serve, passing remaining cheese alongside.
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