Collected Foods kitchen recipe.

Porcini Ragù: Deep savory notes for pasta night or a simple bowl. Collected Foods Umami is the flavor driver.

Serves: 4

Why this spice: Umami mushroom powder concentrates dried-mushroom savor in a tomato-kissed vegetable ragù.

Ingredients

• 1 oz dried mushrooms, soaked, chopped (soak liquid reserved)
• 1 lb fresh mushrooms, minced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 tsp Collected Foods Umami Mushroom Powder
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• Cooked polenta, pasta, or rice

Directions

1. Sauté onion in oil until soft. Add fresh mushrooms; cook until dry and browned.
2. Stir in soaked mushrooms, tomato paste, paprika, and umami powder.
3. Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup soak liquid (strained). Simmer 15–20 minutes until thick.
4. Season and spoon over polenta, pasta, or rice.
5. Taste and adjust salt or spice before serving.

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