Fred's pine mushroom ragu

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped finely
4 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
1 red chili, diced finely
750g fresh pine mushrooms, 1cm diced
1kg roma tomatoes, diced or,
750ml tomato passata
250ml light chicken stock or water
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra (optional)
3/4 cup grated grana padano

METHOD

Step 1

Heat a pan to medium and add the oil, butter and onion and sauté for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper then add the garlic and chili, cooking for a further minute.

Step 2

Add the mushrooms and sauté for a few minutes further. Pour in the passata or chopped tomatoes, add the stock or water and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Lastly, just prior to serving, stir in the parsley and the extra tablespoon olive oil (if desired).

Step 4

Serve with cooked pasta of your choice and the grated cheese.