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Caramelized Wild Mushroom Ragu over Pecorino Polenta with Truffled Mascarpone

Ingredients: 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock (reserve 1 cup) 1 cup dried polenta 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano 2 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 3 cups assorted fresh wild mushrooms such as oyster, shitake, cremini, etc. wiped clean, tough stems removed 1 medium shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup dry white wine (I use extra dry Prosecco) 2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup mascarpone 1 teaspoon Bella Nonnas White Truffle Oil Cooking Instructions: Bring 4 cups of stock to a simmer in a heavy 6+ quart pot. Slowly whisk in the polenta. Cook on low...

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Wild Mushroom & Balsamic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup dried mushrooms such as shitake, porcini, and morel 1 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 cup dry Marsala wine 1/2 cup reserved mushroom stock (soaking liquid) 2 tablespoons Bella Nonnas 18 Yr Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 1 large shallot, sliced thin 1 medium red onion, sliced thin 1 - 2" sprig of fresh thyme, leaves only kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Grated Pecorino Romano cheese Cooking Instructions: Place mushrooms in a small bowl and pour one cup of boiling water over the mushrooms and set aside. Place a large saute pan, over medium heat. Add the EVOO, onion and shallot and a small sprinkle of kosher...

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