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====== Ingredients ======

For the ragù
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp butter (or vegan butter)
* 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 lb (450 g) mixed mushrooms — cremini, oyster, shiitake, and portobello — chopped small
* 2 tsp smoked paprika
* 1 tsp soy sauce
* ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
* 1 tbsp tomato paste
* ½ cup dry red wine (or vegetable broth if abstaining)
* 1 cup crushed tomatoes
* 1 cup vegetable broth
* 1 tsp thyme leaves (fresh if possible)
* 1 bay leaf
* Salt and black pepper to taste
* A handful of chopped parsley for garnish

For the polenta
* 1 cup coarse cornmeal (polenta grind)
* 4 cups water (or 3 cups water + 1 cup milk for richness)
* 2 tbsp butter
* ½ cup grated Parmesan or pecorino (or nutritional yeast for vegan version)
* Salt to taste