Italian mushroom, ham and olive sauce

Ingredients

• 3 c. à soupe Extra virgin olive oil (For cooking)
• 3 pieces Shallots (Finely sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (Coarsely chopped)
• 150 g Parma ham (Cut into strips)
• 2 pieces Button mushrooms (Sliced)
• 250 ml Dry white wine (Example: Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
• 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper (Adjust to taste)
• 1 pinch Dried oregano (Typically Italian)
• 1 pinch Fleur de sel (For finishing)
• 500 g Tomato sauce (Canned or homemade)
• 20 pieces Pitted green olives (Halved)

Instructions

1. Preparation

   Finely slice the shallots, coarsely chop the garlic, cut the Parma ham into strips, slice the mushrooms and halve the olives.

   Time: PT10M

2. Heat the oil

   Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in the pan over medium heat until it shimmers.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

3. Sauté shallots and garlic

   Add the shallots and garlic, sauté gently until they become translucent, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium

4. Brown the ham

   Add the strip of Parma ham and brown lightly for 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium

5. Sweat the mushrooms

   Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release all their water, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

6. Deglaze with white wine

   Pour the white wine (250 ml) into the pan and reduce by half, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

7. Season

   Add a pinch of freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano and fleur de sel. Mix quickly.

   Time: PT1M

8. Add tomato and olives

   Pour the tomato sauce (500 g) and add the halved green olives. Mix well.

   Time: PT2M

9. Simmer

   Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: medium

10. Finishing and serving

    Taste, adjust salt or pepper if needed, then drizzle the grilled zucchini or pasta with this sauce.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

311

Protein

33 g

Carbohydrates

31 g

Fat

59 g

Fiber

4 g